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When 12 is subtracted from 3 times a number,the result is 24. Find the number

User Alex Cohen
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I get:
24 = 3x-12
add 12 to both sides

36 = 3x

divide each side by 3 and you will get 12
User Hmghaly
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3x - 12 = 24
add 12 to both sides
3x = 36
Divide both sides by 3
x = 12

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