The sum of a number and 2, multiplied by 3 gives 18. What is the number.

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Solution

The number before 3 was multiplied = 18 ÷ 3 = 6

6 is the sum of the number and 2.

∴ Required number = 6 − 2 = 4

Thus, the sum of 4 and 2, when multiplied by 3, gives 18.

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