PLS TELL ME HOW THIS TRICK WORKED!! I HAVE TO SUBMIT KT SOON!

Answer:
x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
let the unknown number be x
now we are to find x regarding the question as an equation, let's form the equation to solve for x
the interpretation of the question is:
(x² + x)/3 = x
by collecting the like terms:
(x²+ x) = 3x
x² + x = 3x
x² = 3x - x
x² = 2x
x = 2
Answer:
The number you thought to start with, X
Step-by-step explanation:
Magician's secret:
Step 1: Let the original number you thought of be X
Step 2: 2 × x = 2X
Step 3: 2X + X = 3X
Step 4: 3X/3
》X