Thrice a number increased by 6 equals 39. Find the number.

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Let the required number be x. Then, thrice the number (3x) increased by 6 = 39 3x + 6 = 39 ⇒ 3x = 39 - 6 ⇒ 3x = 33 ⇒ x = ⇒ x = 11 Hence, the required number is 11.

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Thrice a number increased by 6 equals 39. Find the number.

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