Translate the sentence to an equation. Then solve the equation.:The product of 3 and a number is the same as 36 less thrice that same number. Find the number.

Solution

Solution

The number : 6

étapes des solutions

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x = 36 - 3 x

Solutionner pour

x, 3 x = 36 - 3 x : x = 6

The number : 6

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