SOLUTION: Twelve less than one third of a number is 5. What is the number?

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Question 830439: Twelve less than one third of a number is 5. What is the number?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number = +n+
+%281%2F3%29%2An+-+12+=+5+
Multiply both sides by 3
+n+-+36+=+15+
Add 36 to both sides
+n+=+51+
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check answer:
+%281%2F3%29%2A51+=+17+
+17+-+12+=+5+
OK