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5 July, 02:07

Twelve is the same as two-thirds a number diminished by two.

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  1. 5 July, 02:36
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    12 = 2/3 (x - 3)

    Distributive property.

    12 = 2/3x - 2

    Add 2 to both sides.

    14 = 2/3x

    Multiply both sides by 3.

    42 = 2x

    Divide both sides by 2.

    21 = x

    The value of x is equal to 21.
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