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Six less than six times a number is 12​

User Kenesia
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6x-6=12
6(3)-6= 12
18-6=12
12=12
The number is 3
User Aumanets
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Answer:

x = 3

equation: 6x - 6 = 12

Explanation:

6x - 6 = 12

aka:

6x + -6 = 12

+6. +6

6x = 18

/6. /6

x = 3

check: 6(3) - 6 = 12

18 - 6 = 12

12 = 12

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