Question

the sum of three times a number and 6 is 12. Find the number.
a) 18
b) 5
c) 10
d) 3x /7​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is not in option but answer is 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number = x

Number is thrice of x then number = 3x

other number is 6 and their sum is 12

A/Q

3x+6=12

3x=12-6

3x=6

x=6/3

x=2

then number = 3*2=6

Answer 2

Answer:

number = 2 (not in the options)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let number = x

According to statement

3x + 6 = 12

3x = 6

x = 2

number = x =2