If three times a number is increased by 24, the result is six times the same number

Answer 1

Hi Shelley - here's how I would approach this question.

If we replace the phrase "a number" with a variable, we can set up an equation to solve.

3X + 24 = 6X

Solving the equation -

24 = 3X

X = 8

We can verify this with substitution:

3(8) + 24 = 6(8)

48 = 48

Hope this helps!