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Popular Word Problems >

Three less than a number is twelve.

Solution

T h ree l ess t han a n u mb er i s tw e l v e .

Solution

The number : 15

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 3 = 12

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 12 : x = 15

The number : 15

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