Question

if a number is thrice the other and their sum is 24, find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

6 and 18

Step-by-step explanation:

x+3x=24

4x=24

x=24/4

x=6

one number is 6

other 3x=3*6=18

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x,then

Thrice the number will be 3x. So,

x + 3x = 24

4x = 24

x = 24/4

x = 6

Hence the number is 6