Question

Thrice a number diminished by12 is equal to the number increased by 8.find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 10.

Explanation:

Let the number be x

From the question,

3x - 12 = x + 8

=> 3x - x = 8 + 12

=> 2x = 20

=> x = 10

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is 4 as :-

Let the number be = x

thrice = 3

therefore- 12÷3x

x=12/3

x= 4

According to the Question- the number is equals to 12 if we add 8 to it)

therefore- 4 + 8 = 12 ( Hence Proved)