Question

A number tripled and 6 is 24

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

A number tripled and 6 is 24

To Find:

The Number = ?

Solution:

Let the number be x

The question states that the number is tripled. so lets multiply the number by 3, We get

3x

Then

3x + 6 = 24

On solving the equation we get

3x = 24 -6

3x = 18

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

x = 6