Bite-sized brain teaser to solve in a minute or less.
The Number Puzzle
Category: Math, Logic Puzzle
Find the number that satisfies this condition:
When multiplied by 3 and then reduced by 7, it equals the result of being doubled and then increased by 2.
Solution
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Let the number be x. The equation would be: 3x - 7 = 2x + 2 3x - 2x = 2 + 7 x = 9 The number is 9. |
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