if 60 is added to one-third of a number,the result is the double of the number. what is the number?

Answer 1

Let x = the number

Then, 60 + x/3 = 2x

180 + x = 6x

5x = 180

x = 36

Answer 2

60+x/3=120+2x/3

-x/3=60

x=-180

negative^2=positive