Twelve less than a number is -3. How do you find the number?

zapri4j

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2022-09-25

Twelve less than a number is -3. How do you find the number?

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Santiago Collier

Santiago Collier

Beginner2022-09-26Added 8 answers

n−12=−3
n−12+12=−3+12
n=9
The number is 9
joguejaseg

joguejaseg

Beginner2022-09-27Added 2 answers

Let us represent the number by x
Since 12 less than x is −3, this can be written as:
x - 12 = - 3
Add 12 to both sides.
x = - 3 + 12
x = 9

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