SOLUTION: If 5 times a number is decreased by 12 the result is108. What is the number

SOLUTION: If 5 times a number is decreased by 12 the result is108. What is the number

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Question 539457: If 5 times a number is decreased by 12 the result is108. What is the number
Answer by Daltonculvert61(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x24-12=108
The answer is 24.
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