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Six times the sum of a number and 3 is 12 less than 12 times the number.

Solution

S i x t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 3 i s 12 l ess t han 12 t im es t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 (x + 3) = 12 x - 12

Solve for

x, 6 (x + 3) = 12 x - 12 : x = 5

The number : 5

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