Question

When 12 is added to a number the result is 32 less than 3 times the number.

What is the number?

Answer 1

x=22
Because 12 +22=34 then use the amth to do minus 32 less than 3 times tghe number

Answer 2

Let the number = x

12 + x = 3x - 32

x = 3x - 44 Subtract 12 from both sides

-2x = -44 Subtract 3x from both sides

x = 22 Divide by -2