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A NUMBER , TRIPLE THAT NUMBER , AND 12 ARE ADDED THE RESULT IS 32

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If you want to find out what that number is, then let's call it n
n + 3n (Three times the number) + 12 = 32
Simplify
4n + 12 = 32
Subtract 12 from each side
4n = 20
Divide each side by 4
n = 5


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