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3 If 5 is added to the difference of 3 times of 4 and 7 then find the number.​

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Answer: 10

Concept:

There are few vocabularies that describe each operation:

  • Addition: added to, the sum of, plus
  • Subtraction: subtracted from, the difference of, minus
  • Multiplication: multiplied with, the product of, times
  • Division: divided by, the quotient of, divide

Refer to the list above to answer the question

Solve:

Given worded expression

5 is added to the difference of 3 times of 4 and 7

Convert to numerical expression

3 × 4 - 7 + 5

Simplify by multiplication

=12 - 7 + 5

Simplify by addition/subtraction

=5 + 5

=
\boxed{10}

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