Question

Three less than five times a number is 12.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

3/2........

I think so

Answer 2

Answer:

5 is the required number

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

given condition

three less than five times (5x) a number is 5x-3 is equal to 12

then 5x-3=12

5x=15

x=15/3

x=5