SOLUTION: Fifteen less than three times a number is 60. What is twice the number? a.40 b.50 c.60 d.30 e.20

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Question 903675: Fifteen less than three times a number is 60. What is twice the number?
a.40
b.50
c.60
d.30
e.20
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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3n-15 = 60
3n = 75
n = 25
2n = 50