SOLUTION: Thrice a number diminished by 3is 42.what is the number?
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Question 1022628: Thrice a number diminished by 3is 42.what is the number?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be "x"
3x - 3 = 42
Add 3 to both sides
3x = 45
Divide by 3
x = 15
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