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If 3 times a number is decreased by 12, the result is 5

If 3 times a number is decreased by 12, the result is 5
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If 3 times a number is decreased by 12, the result is 5

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3 times a # (# isn't specified, so you should use a variable): 3x
result is 5: =5
Put it all together: 3x=5
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