Three less than a triple number is the same as the number plus 57. What is the number ? help i would appreciate it =)

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Reuven · Answer 1 · 2021-09-25T16:48:05+0000

Answer:

Y x 3 - 3 = Y + 57

30 would be your answer

add 3 to both sides so it becomes Y x 3 = Y + 60 and 60/2=30

30 x 3 = 90-3=87

30 + 57 = 87

Hope this helps (I am twelve and I know how to do this)

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