Westonci.ca offers quick and accurate answers to your questions. Join our community and get the insights you need today. Ask your questions and receive precise answers from experienced professionals across different disciplines. Connect with a community of professionals ready to provide precise solutions to your questions quickly and accurately.

IF 24 IS ADDED TO A NUMBER, IT WILL BE 3 TIMES AS LARGE AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY. FIND THE NUMBER


Sagot :

[tex]x-the\ number\\\\x+24=3x\ \ \ \ \ \ |subtract\ 24\ from\ both\ sides\\\\x=3x-24\ \ \ \ \ \ \ |subtract\ 3x\ from\ both\ sides\\\\-2x=-24\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ |divide\ both\ sides\ by\ (-2)\\\\\boxed{x=12}\leftarrow answer[/tex]