SOLUTION: 66 less than three times a number is equal to the number. what is the number?

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Question 669585: 66 less than three times a number is equal to the number. what is the number?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3n - 66 = n
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3n -n = 66
2n = 66
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n =

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