
Lucy R.
asked 06/13/16How i write in numbers this?
The sum of three times a number and three less than the number?
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Mark M. answered 06/13/16
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sum means an addition
three times is multiplication
less than means subtraction
three times a number: 3n
three less than the number: n - 3
the sum: 3n + n - 3
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