SOLUTION: three less then5 times a number is 57. what is the number?

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Question 720287:

three less then5 times a number is 57. what is the number?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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5X-3=57
5X=57+3
5X=60
X=60/5
X=12 ANS.
PROOF:
5*12-3=57
60-3=57
57=57