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Write and solve an equation: Find a number such that tripling the sum of twice the number and 4 is 72.
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Answer to a math question Write and solve an equation: Find a number such that tripling the sum of twice the number and 4 is 72.
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1. Write the equation that represents the problem: 3(2x + 4) = 72
2. Expand the equation: 6x + 12 = 72
3. Isolate the term with \( x \) by subtracting 12: 6x = 60
4. Solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by 6: x = 10
The answer is x = 10
2. Expand the equation:
3. Isolate the term with \( x \) by subtracting 12:
4. Solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by 6:
The answer is
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