The answer is: " 3 inches " .
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<u>Note</u>:
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" 6 inches" / (2) = "3 inches" .
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M N
| 3 " |
<------------A------|------B------------C------------D------------>
| 6 in | 6 in | 6 in |
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The sum of three and a number is 3+x