SOLUTION: the difference between six times a number and twelve equals the sum of the number and 13. find the number

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Question 463443: the difference between six times a number and twelve equals the sum of the number and 13. find the number
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the difference between six times a number and twelve equals the sum of the number and 13. find the number
Let x = the number
6x - 12 = x+13
5x = 25
x = 5