SOLUTION: thrice a number increase by 7 gives a result 12

SOLUTION: thrice a number increase by 7 gives a result 12

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Question 754247: thrice a number increase by 7 gives a result 12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint:

thrice a number increase by 7 gives a result 12

translates to

3x + 7 = 12

where x is the unknown number
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