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The sum of three times a number and four less than five times the same number is 12.

Solution

T h e s u m o f t h ree t im es a n u mb er an d f o u r l ess t han f i v e t im es t h e s am e n u mb er i s 12.

Solution

The number : 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x + 5 x - 4 = 12

Solve for

x, 3 x + 5 x - 4 = 12 : x = 2

The number : 2

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