If a number decreases by 6 and results in 3 times the number, what is the number? - IQ786

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If a number decreases by 6 and results in 3 times the number, what is the number?

If a number decreases by 6 and results in 3 times the number, what is the number?

6

3

-3

12

Explanation

Let the number be x.
x−6=3x
x=−3