SOLUTION: five times a number exceeds 12 by 3. find the number

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Question 388795: five times a number exceeds 12 by 3. find the number
Answer by robertb(5830)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5n - 12 = 3;
5n = 15;
n = 3.

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