The product of a number and 19 is equal to the number increased by 3

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Jblejder · Answer 1 · 2022-09-13T03:11:27+0000

Step-by-step explanation:

x = the unknown number

19x = the product of 19 and the unknown number

x+3 = the unknown number increased by 3

Set those two expressions equal to one another. Isolate x.

19x = x+3

19x-x = 3

18x = 3

x = 3/18

x = 1/6

The unknown number is the fraction 1/6.