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If 5 times a number is decreased by 12 , the result is 108 . What is the number?

Solution

I f 5 t im es a n u mb er i s d ecre a se d b y 12, t h e res u lt i s 108 . Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 24

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x - 12 = 108

Solve for

x, 5 x - 12 = 108 : x = 24

The number : 24

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