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6 May, 06:19

When subtracting 12 from three times the sum of 8 and a number, you get half of that number. Write and solve the equation for this sentence.

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  1. 6 May, 06:39
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    equation: 3 (8 + x) - 12 = 1/2 x

    answer: - 4.8

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3 (8 + x) - 12 = 1/2 x

    24 + 3x - 12 = 1/2 x

    12 + 3x = 1/2 x

    12 = - 2 1/2 x

    - 4.8 = x
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