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Three less than a number is twelve

User MyOwnWay
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Answer:

x-3=12

The missing number is 15

Explanation:

Write and solve the equation

Three less than a number

less than comes after

x-3

Is means equals

x-3=12

The missing number

x-3+3 = 12+3

x=15

The missing number is 15

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