4. Six times the sum of a number and 3 is 12 less than 12 times the

number. Write and solve an equation to find the number.

6 (x+3) = 12x-12

The sum of a number and 3 becomes x+3. 6 times the sum becomes 6 (X+3)

12 times the number becomes 12x

"Is 12 less than) becomes - 12

Distribute the 6 to get 6x+18=12x-12

Subtract 6x from both sides to combine the like terms

18=6x-12

Add 12 to both sides

30=6x

Divide both sides by 6

5=x

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