Question

thrice a number when increased by 6 gives 24 the number is

Answer 1

3x+6=24
=> 3×=24 - 6
=> 3× = 18
=> X =18÷3
=> X = 6

THE REQUIRED NUMBER IS 6

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Thrice a number when increased by 6 gives 24.

To find : The number ?

Solution :

Let the number be 'x'.

Thrice a number i.e. 3x

Thrice a number when increased by 6 i.e. 3x+6

Thrice a number when increased by 6 gives 24 i.e. $3x+6=24$

Solve the equation,

$3x=24-6$

$3x=18$

$x=\frac{18}{3}$

$x=6$

Therefore, the required number is 6.