Forty-five is six more than three times a number.

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Diego Mazzaro · Answer 1 · 2021-05-27T05:59:32+0000

Answer:

Forty-five is six more than three times 13.

Explanation:

First, you have to set up the equation. We know 45 equals three times a number, 3x, plus 6.

45 = 3x + 6

Subtract 6 from both sides.

39 = 3x

Divide by 3 to isolate the x, and you get 13. Hope that helps!