If 3 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 2, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 0 and 2 is added to the product. What is the number?

a triangular prism is a 3 dimensional shape composed of triangles and rectangles. it is made from two triangular bases and three rectangular sides.  

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cross multiplying, we get :

⇒ (3) × (5) = (9) × (x)

⇒ 15 = 9x