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If 6 is subtracted from 3 times a certain number, the result is 84. Find the number.

User Ialexander
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3x-6=84
3x=90
x=30
The number is 30.
User AlbertMunichMar
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Answer:

30

Explanation:

So to do this you would set up the equation
3x-6=84 than you would add 6 to both sides so you would get
3x=90 than you would divide 3 from both sides so
x=30 and that is the final answer which is correct

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