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What is 6 fewer than 3 times a number

User Adam Rubin
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Answer:

Let the number be x

Basically, 3 times a number is 3x and 6 fewer than 3 times a number is 3x-6 (that is, 6 is less than 3x)

Hence the required expression is 3x-6.

hope it helps :)

User Dave Rix
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Answer:

3x - 6

Explanation:

Using the keywords "a number" and "few than" and "times" we can identify the expression.

User Alghimo
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