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The quotient of x and three increased by 12 is 20. What is x ?

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X = 24 I hope this helps!

User DamienMiheev
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Answer:

x = 24

Explanation:

x ÷ 3 + 12 = 20

x ÷ 3 + 12 - 12 = 20 - 12

x ÷ 3 = 20 - 12

x ÷ 3 = 8

x ÷ 3 × 3 = 8 × 3

x = 8 × 3

x = 24

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