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​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number= x

tripled the number

x+x+x= 3x

3x+2=50-x

3x=50-2-x

3x=48-x

3x+x=48

4x=48

x=48/4=12

so your answer is 12

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