A number x is increased by 27 and the result is multiplied by 6, giving 372 as te result.
what was the original naumber_________
(x+27)6=372
6x +162==372
6x=210
x=35
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To solve this problem, we need to set up an equation based on the given information and solve for the original number.
Let's assign the original number to be 'x'. According to the problem, the number 'x' is increased by 27, so the expression becomes 'x + 27'.
The result of this expression is then multiplied by 6, giving us the equation:
6(x + 27) = 372
Now we need to solve this equation for 'x'.
First, distribute the 6 to the terms inside the parentheses:
6*x + 6*27 = 372
Simplify further:
6x + 162 = 372
Next, isolate the variable 'x' by subtracting 162 from both sides of the equation:
6x = 372 - 162
Simplify:
6x = 210
Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 6 to solve for 'x':
x = 210 / 6
Simplify:
x = 35
Therefore, the original number 'x' is 35.