SOLUTION: seven less than 12 times a number is 53

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Question 371529: seven less than 12 times a number is 53
Answer by rmcaz79(8) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = a number
12x-7=53
This equations is seven less than 12 times a number is 53. Now you just have to solve the equation to find the number.
12x-7=53
+7 +7
12x=60
12x/12=60/12
x=5