SOLUTION: Twice a number increased by 12 is 31 less than three times the number. Find the number.

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Question 331035: Twice a number increased by 12 is 31 less than three times the number. Find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+12=3x-31
-x=-43
x=43
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2(43)+12=3(43)-31
98=98