Question

five subtracted from one - third of a number is 12 find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

A.T.Q:-

1/3x -5=12

1/3x=12+5

1/3x=17

x=17×3

x=51

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Answer 2

Answer :

• Let the number be x .

• According to the question :

$\implies \bf \dfrac{x}{3} \:-\: 5 \:=\: 12$

$\implies \bf \dfrac{x\:-\:15}{3} \:=\: 12$

$\implies \bf x\:-\:15\:=\:12 \times 3$

$\implies \bf x\:=\: 36\:+\:15$

$\implies \bf x\:=\: 51$

• Number = 51

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