Pick a number. Double it. Multiply the result by 3. Add 24. Divide by 6. Subtract your original number. Is the result always the same? Write a convincing argument for what happens.

Question

Pick a number. Double it. Multiply the result by 3. Add 24. Divide by 6. Subtract your original number. Is the result always the same? Write a convincing argument for what happens.
HELP!

Steve · Accepted Answer

AHA! My mistake. 24/6=4, not 6. Granted I was wrong, you should have caught my error and noted it, rather than just saying we disagreed.

Steve · Answer

The result of each step is shown below: x 2x (2x)(3) = 6x 6x+24 x+6 6 The result is always 6

Kali G · Answer

I don't get the same number!!

Steve · Answer

I showed my work. Why not show yours? Maybe we can come to some agreement...