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12. Bob thought of a number, added 5, multiplied

by 3 and took away 5 to give an answer of 10.
What was the starting number?

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Answer:

0

Explanation:

Say the number was x.

3(x+5)-5=10

3(x+5)=15

x+5=5

x=0

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