Question

when I triple a certain number and add 2,I get the same answer as I do when I subtract the number from 50 find the number
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let Number = x

3x + 2 = 50 - x

3x + x = 50 - 2

4x = 48

x = 48/4

x = 12

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Answer 2

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x say

3 times of a number =3*x=3x

If 2 is add to 3x = 3x+2

If x is subtracted from 50 then it becomes 50-x

then,3x+2=50-x

3x+x=50-2

4x=48/4=12

the required number is 12