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If 6 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 3, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 3 and 6 is added to the product. What is the number? The number is​

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( 2x + 6 ) 3 = 3x + 6

6x + 18 = 3x + 6

3x = - 12

x = - 4

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