Question

Two more than a number divided by 3 is 6. what is that number

this confused me alot so pls pls help :(

Answer 1

• let the number be x:

`\hookrightarrow \: { \boxed{ \rm{ \: (x)/(3) + 2 = 6 }}} \\ \\ { \rm{x + (2 * 3) = (6 * 3)}} \\ \\ { \rm{x + 6 = 18}} \\ \\ { \underline{ \underline{ \rm{ \: \: x = 12 \: \: }}}}`

Answer 2

Given :-

• two more than a number divided by 3 is 6.

To find :-

• That number .

Solution :-

Let :-

• The number = x .

According to the statement :-

• (x + 2) / 3 = 6

Simplify :-

• x + 2 = 6*3
• x + 2 = 18
• x = 18 - 2
• x = 16