SOLUTION: Write this statement out as an equation and solve. The number of minutes in an hour is the same as a number times three, minus 3.

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Question 619654: Write this statement out as an equation and solve.
The number of minutes in an hour is the same as a number times three, minus 3.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write this statement out as an equation and solve.
The number of minutes in an hour is the same as a number times three, minus 3.
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60 = 3x - 3
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3x = 63
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x = 21
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cheers,
Stan H.
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