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Twelve less than a number is the same as 6, decreased by 8 times the number.

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x-searched\ number\\\\x-12=6-8x\\\\x+8x=6+12\\\\9x=18\ \ \ \ |:9\\\\x=2\\\\This\ number\ is\ 2,
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