5 times a number subtracted from 12 is triple the number

5x-12=3x

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

5x - 12 = 3x

Step 1: Subtract 3x from both sides.

5x - 12 - 3x = 3x - 3x

2x - 12 = 0

Step 2: Add 12 to both sides.

2x - 12 + 12 = 0+12

2x = 12

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x / 2 = 12/2

x = 6