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  • 07-10-2019
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5 times the sum of 12 and a number is 80
What is the value of the unknown number

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Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

5(12+x)=80          Create equation. x is the unknown number.

60+5x=80           Distributive property.

5x=20                  Isolate variable.

x=4                       Divide on both sides by the coefficient.

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