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When twelve is added to eight times a number, the result is one hundred and fifty. Find the

number.

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Adding twelve eight times is the same as 12 x 8 which is 96

x + 96 = 150

To find 150, subtract 96 from both sides

x = 150 - 96
x = 54
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