Question

7 less than thrice a number y is ________________

Answer 1

Answer:

6 less than 7 thrice a number

Answer 2

7 less than thrice a number y is 3y−7.

Explanation:

Here, We don't know the value of 3 × y (here, y is a variable.) So, let 3 × y be 3y.

7 less than thrice a number y is 7 - 3 × y. Hence:

7 less than thrice a number y is 3y−7.

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Gabrielle Emerald.