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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number be "x"

3x - 3 = 42

Add 3 to both sides

3x = 45

Divide by 3

x = 15