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Popular Word Problems >

two less than three times a number is nine

Solution

tw o l ess t han t h ree t im es a n u mb er i s nin e

Solution

The number : 3 \frac{2}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 2 = 9

Solve for

x, 3 x - 2 = 9 : x = \frac{11}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{11}{3} = 3 \frac{2}{3}

The number : 3 \frac{2}{3}

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