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Question 661121: please help me solve this problem solving
There is a number such that three times the number minus 6 is equal to 45.Find the number.
thank you
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ReadingBoosters:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

There is a numberhighlight%28x%29 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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-6=45
3x = 45 + 6
3x = 51
x = 51/3
x = 17