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If a number is tripled, it gives the same result as when 28 is added to it.find the number

User Gsteff
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

let the number be y

if y is tripled we get 3y

3y = 28 + y

3y - y = 28

2y = 28

y = 14

User Dennis Benzinger
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

Base on the given

↓ Equation ↓

3x=x+28

Solve:

3 x - x = 28

2 x = 28

x = 28/2

x = 14

Thus, The number is 14.

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