SOLUTION: I need help on the following problem:
The difference when 7 less than a number is subtracted from twice the number is 12. What is the number?
I have no clue as to how to set
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Question 54901: I need help on the following problem:
The difference when 7 less than a number is subtracted from twice the number is 12. What is the number?
I have no clue as to how to set up this equation. Please help!
thanks!
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2X-(X-7)=12
2X-X+7=12
X=12-7
X=5
PROOF
2*5-(5-7)=12
10-(-2)=12
10+2=12
12=12
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