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A number increased by 6 and the result divided by 3 is 21. what is the number?​

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Answer:

Explanation:

let the number be x

(x+6)/3 =21

x+6=21*3

x+6=63

x=57

User Jordan Kaye
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Answer:

The number is 57

Explanation:


((n + 6) )/(3)
= 21\\


3(((n + 6) )/(3))
= 21\\

n + 6 = 63

- 6 - 6

n = 57

Hope that helps!

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