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

Mathematics

2 answers:

DedPeter [7]3 years ago

5 0

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

12345 [234]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

15.

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x - 14) = 3

3x - 42 = 3

3x = 42 + 3 = 45

x = 15.

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