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Translate the following statement into a mathematical equation: Five times a number, minus three, is twelve. 5(n - 3) = 12 5n - 3 = 12 5 - 3n = 12 5n = 12 - 3
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Translate the following statement into a mathematical equation:

Five times a number, minus three, is twelve.

5(n - 3) = 12
5n - 3 = 12
5 - 3n = 12
5n = 12 - 3

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the answer is 5n-3=12 :)

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its the second one: 5n-3=12
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