Question

if a number is trebled, it gives the same result as when 28 is added to it. what is the number?

Answer 1

3x=x+28
3x-x=28
2x=28
x=28/2=14
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Answer 2

Let the number be x


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A/Q

The number tripled

= 3x

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Now put in a equation

3x = x + 28

3x - x = 28

2x = 28

x = 28 ÷ 2

x = 14

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Result

x = 14

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