Given that there are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon,
[tex]1\text{ Tbsp}=3\text{ tsp}[/tex]It is asked to determine the number of teaspoons corresponding to 3 tablespoons.
This can be calculated as follows,
[tex]\begin{gathered} 3\text{ Tbsp} \\ =3\cdot(1\text{ Tbsp}) \end{gathered}[/tex]Substitute the given conversion value,
[tex]\begin{gathered} =3\cdot(3\text{ tsp}) \\ =9\text{ tsp} \end{gathered}[/tex]Thus, there are 9 teaspoons in 3 tablespoons.