1)Twice a number subtracted from 5 times of the same number gives 12 Then a)Write the algebraic form of the - Maths - Ratio and Proportion

Question

1)Twice a number subtracted from 5 times of the same number gives
12 Then a)Write the algebraic form of the statement b) Which is the
number?

Alna · Answer

Number=x
Twice the number=2x
Subtracted from 5 times the same number
Equation=5x-2x=12

5x-2x=12
3x=12
X=12?3=4

1)Twice a number subtracted from 5 times of the same number gives 12.Then a)Write the algebraic form of the statement. b) Which is the number?