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1 April, 12:51

Three times a number plus 12 minus 5 times the same number is 22. What is the number

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  1. 1 April, 12:55
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    Let's use the variable x to represent the number.

    3x+12-5x=22

    Combine like terms

    -2x+12=22

    Subtract 12 from both sides

    -2x=10

    Divide both sides by - 2

    x=-5

    Final answer: The number is - 5
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