Question

3 more than a number tripled is fiftteen

Answer 1

Hello there

The number would be 4

(4*3) + 3

(12) + 3 = 15

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Answer 2

Hello!

3 more than tripled a number is 15

3x + 3 = 15

Now you solve it algebraically

Subtract 3 from both sides

3x = 12

Divide both sides by 3

x = 4

The answer is 4

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