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Write the algebraic expression: a number n 4ecreased by 6 and then tripled.

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We have to write the expression:

"A number n decreased by 6 and then tripled"

Step 1. A number n decreased by 6 is represented as follows:


n-6

Step 2. Tripling the previous expression we will get A number n decreased by 6 and then tripled:


3(n-6)

Answer: 3(n-6)