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The difference between three times a number and the sum of twelve squared plus ninety-two equals five hundred fourteen.

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Answer:

Number = 250

Explanation:

Let x = "a number"

Difference means subtraction:

3x - (12^2 + 92) = 514

3x = "three times a number"

12^2 + 92 = "the sum of twelve squared and ninety two"

Solve from there.

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