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Popular Word Problems >

3 times the difference between a number and 3 is equal to 15

Solution

3 t im es t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n a n u mb er an d 3 i s e q u a l t o 15

Solution

The number : 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 (x - 3) = 15

Solve for

x, 3 (x - 3) = 15 : x = 8

The number : 8

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