Question

I subtract 14 from a certain number I multiply the result by 3 the final answer is 3 what was the number

Answer 1

15.

Explanation:

3(x - 14) = 3

3x - 42 = 3

3x = 42 + 3 = 45

x = 15.

Answer 2

Let the number = x

Set up the equation:

3(x-14) = 3

Simplify:

3x -42 = 3

Add 42 to both sides

3x = 45

Divide both sides by3

X = 15

The number is 15