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What is 5 times a number minus 3 is 12 ?​

User Pimmol
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

x - 3 = 12

12 + 3 = 15

15 - 3 = 12

5( ? ) = 15

15/5

? = 3

5(3) = 15 - 3 = 12

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User Cobolstinks
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Answer:

5*x-3=12

the number is 3 because 5*3=15 and 15-3=12

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