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What number is that, the treble of which, increased by 12, shall as much exceed 54 as that treble is less than 144?

What number is that, the treble of which, increased by 12, shall as much exceed 54 as that treble is less than 144?
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What number is that, the treble of which, increased by 12, shall as much exceed 54 as that treble is less than 144?

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3x+12-54=144-3x \\ 3x-42=144-3x \\ 3x+3x=144+42 \\ 6x=186 \\ x=(186)/(6) \\ x=31

The number is 31.
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