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Eighteen less than 7 times a number is the same as 12 more than the number.

Solution

E i g h t ee n l ess t han 7 t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 12 m ore t han t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

7 x - 18 = 12 + x

Solve for

x, 7 x - 18 = 12 + x : x = 5

The number : 5

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