I need help solving what the answer is to this problem

Question

The product of a number and three reduced by six is seventeen

Answer 1

Hi, Alexis,

Product means you multiply. So you would multiply 3 times x. Reduced by means subtract.

The equation is then 3x - 6 = 17

To solve, add 6 to both sides. 3x = 23

Next, divide both sides by 3. x = 23/3 (7 and 2/3)

I hope this helps!

Best, Karen

Answer 2

3x-6 = 17

3x =23

x =23/3 = 7 2/3

the number is 7 and 2/3