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Three times a number increased by 6 equals 24. The expression that represents this statement is:

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Answer to a math question Three times a number increased by 6 equals 24. The expression that represents this statement is:

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1. Write down the original equation:

3x + 6 = 24

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2. Subtract 6 from both sides:

3x + 6 - 6 = 24 - 6

leading to

3x = 18

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3. Divide both sides by 3:

x = \frac{18}{3}

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4. Simplify the solution:

x = 6

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