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3. If four times a number, increased by 5, is the same as three times a number increased by 12, find the number,
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3. If four times a number, increased by 5, is the same as three times a

number increased by 12, find the number,

User JacobJacox
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

Write the equation

4x+5=3x+12

Solve for x

4x-3x=12-5

x=7

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