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Write an equation and solve
3 times a number is 6 less
than the number

2 Answers

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Answer:

n = -3

Explanation:

Symbolically, 3n = n - 6.

Subtracting n from both sides, to yield 2n, results in 2n = -6.

Dividing both sides by 2 yields the final solution: n = -3

User Carmelo
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

3x = x - 6

2x = -6

x=-3

User RexE
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