Question

Thrice a number diminished by 12 is equal to the number increased by 8.find the number.

Answer 1

✿ Solution ✿

Let's assume the number as x

According to Question,

3x - 12 = x + 8

=> 3x - x = 8 + 12

=> 2x = 20

=> x = 20 / 2

=> x = 10

Hence, the required number is 10


✿ Somethings to Remember - ✿

♢ Thrice = 3 times

♢ Diminished = Decreased = Subtracted

♢ Inscreased = Added


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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

3x-12=x+8

3x-x=20

2x=20

x=10

The number is 10