SOLUTION: Write the following statement in symbols, letting y represent the number: "Three times a certain number is less than the square of the number." I need help with this problem. I

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Question 221891: Write the following statement in symbols, letting y represent the number:
"Three times a certain number is less than the square of the number."
I need help with this problem. I obviously know that the first part is 3y (or 3%2Ay ) but I dont know how to write out the rest of it. Please help.
Thank you

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write "is less than" using the symbol "<". Write "the square of the number" by writing "y^2"

So 3y < y^2




John