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Two more than three times a number is 18.
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Two more than three times a number is 18.

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Let the number be x

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\\ \sf\longmapsto 3x+2=18

  • Take 2 to right side


\\ \sf\longmapsto 3x=18-2


\\ \sf\longmapsto 3x=16


\\ \sf\longmapsto x=(16)/(3)


\\ \sf\longmapsto x=5.3


\\ \sf\longmapsto x\approx 5

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