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The sum of a number p is and seven is divided by twelve. the result is three. what is the number

User Mellissa
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Multiply 12x3 and you get 36

Then subtract 7 from 36?and you get 29

So the answer is 29!
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p-\ number\\\\ (p+7)/(12)=3\ \ \ | multiply\ by \ 12\\\\ p+7=36\ \ \ | subtract\ 7\\\\ p=29\\\\Number\ is\ equal \ to\ 29.
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