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  • 27-06-2021
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if 6 is added to three quarters of a certain number, the result is 42 . Find the original number​

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Аноним Аноним
  • 27-06-2021

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Step-by-step explanation

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3x/4 + 6=42

3x/4=42-6 = 36

3x = 36*4

3x = 144

x= 144/3 =48

3/4 of  48  = (48*3)  / 4 =36

36+6=42

the original number​ is 48

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evasiwila
evasiwila evasiwila
  • 27-06-2021

Answer:

x=48

Step-by-step explanation:

3x/4+6=42

3x/4=42-6

3x/4=36

cross multiply

3x/3=144/3

x=48

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