Hi,

There is a number such that three times the number minus 6 is equal to 45

Translating into an equation: 

 3x-6 = 45

   3x = 51

    x = 17 

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 3x-6=45

3x = 45 + 6

3x = 51

x = 51/3

x = 17

 

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