Question

Twise a number subtracted from 5 times of the Same number given 12
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Answer 1

Correct Question:-

Twice a number subtracted from 5 times the same number gives 12. Find the number.

Solution.

Let the number be x.

ATQ

Twice a number subtracted from 5 times the same number gives 12.

Therefore,

→ 2x - 5x = 12

→ -3x = 12

→ -x = 12/3

→ -x = 4

→ x = -4

Hence, -4 is correct answer.