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Five times a number decreased by 12 is equal to 24 more than 8 times the same number.

Solution

F i v e t im es a n u mb er d ecre a se d b y 12 i s e q u a l t o 24 m ore t han 8 t im es t h e s am e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 12

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 12 = 24 + 8 x

Solve for

x, 5 x - 12 = 24 + 8 x : x = - 12

The number : - 12

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