Question

The sum of twice a number and 6 is the same as 3 subtracted from the number itself

Answer 1

3+3=6
6-3=3
the number's 3

Answer 2

Answer:  The required number is -9.

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that the sum of twice a number and 6 is the same as 3 subtracted from the number itself.

We are to find the number.

Let x represents the given number.

Then, according to the given information, we have

$2x+6=x-3\\\\\Rightarrow 2x-x=-3-6\\\\\Rightarrow x=-9.$

Thus, the required number is -9.