Question

The sum of one-third of a number and 6 is 18. Find the number and explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

x=36

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3x + 6 = 18

-6            -6

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1/3x = 12

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1/3      1/3

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x = 36

Answer 2

Answer:

36

Step-by-step explanation:

So first let's form our equation. Let's call our unknown number as 'x'.

$\frac{1}{3}$(x) + 6 = 18.

Right? Since we are talking about the sum of one-third of a number and 6.

$\frac{1}{3}$(x) = 12

x= 36.