Question: Jan's three-eyed lizard has 3 times more wrinkles than eyes, and seven times more spots than wrinkles. How many fewer eyes does the lizard have than the combined number of spots and wrinkles? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
Three times more wrinkles than three eyes is 3 * 3 = 9 wrinkles. Seven times more spots than wrinkles is 7 * 9 = 63 spots. Therefore, the combined number of spots and wrinkles on the lizard is 63 + 9 = 72 spots and wrinkles. Thus, the lizard has 72 - 3 = 69 fewer eyes than spots and wrinkles. So the answer is 69.