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If the difference of a number and two is tripled, the result is six more than the number. Find the number. Round your answer to the nearest integer, if necessary.

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

let the number be x

(x-2)3=x+6

3x-6 = x+ 6

2x= 12

x= 6

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