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19 June, 13:28

If 18 is added to a certain number and the sum is divided by 6, the result is 1 more than 14 of the original number. Find the original number.

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  1. 19 June, 15:17
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    The original number is 72

    (18+x) / 6 = 1+14

    1/6x + 3 = 1 + 14 (Distribute)

    1/6x + 3 = (1+14) (Combine Like Terms)

    1/6x + 3 = 15

    - 3 = - 3 (Subtract 3 From Both Sides)

    1/6x = 12

    (1/6x) * 6 = 12 * 6 (Multiply Both Sides By 6)

    x = 72
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