Question

3 less than 3 times a number is 12, what is it?

Answer 1

The number is 5.

Explanation:

12 plus 3 is 15.

5 x 3 = 15

15 - 3 = 12

3 less than 3 times a number is 12.

It sounds like 3 less from a number IS 12. So adding 3 to 12 will get 15, and 15 divided by 3 equals 5.

I hope this is correct and that it helps! :)

Answer 2

The number is 3.

3x3 is 9, which is 3 less than 12.