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One less than three times a number

User Paddez
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Answer:


1-3n

Explanation:

One less 3 times a number.

1 less is 1-.

3 times a number would be 3n.

So, we get


1-3n

User TecBrat
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Answer: 3n - 1

Explanation:

n = the number

3n - 1

One less is subtracting one.

User Omarzl
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