Fourteen less than three times a number is equal to 40. Find the number.

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18.

18 x 3 - 14 = 40
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3x - 14 = 40 <== ur equation
3x = 40 + 14
3x = 54
x = 54/3
x = 18 <== ur number

Hjsimpson answered Mar 31, 2019

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