Answer:
To solve the given problem, let's assume the natural number as "x". According to the problem statement, five times this natural number is decreased by two times the number is less than 12. Mathematically, this can be represented as:
5x - 2x < 12
Simplifying the equation, we have:
3x < 12
Now, let's solve for x by dividing both sides of the inequality by 3:
x < 12/3
x < 4
Therefore, the possible values for the natural number "x" are all numbers less than 4.
In conclusion, any natural number that is less than 4 satisfies the given condition.
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