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  • 04-01-2019
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three less than five times a number is 12

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vancea26
vancea26 vancea26
  • 04-01-2019

I believe the number is 3. 3 * 5 = 15 - 3 = 12.

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mathecoach
mathecoach mathecoach
  • 04-01-2019

Answer:

5 * x - 3 = 12

5 * x = 15

x = 3

The number is 3.

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