Question

5 times a number subtracted from 12 is triple the number

Answer 1

5x-12=3x

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
5x−12=3x
Step 1: Subtract 3x from both sides.
5x−12−3x=3x−3x
2x−12=0
Step 2: Add 12 to both sides.
2x−12+12=0+12
2x=12
Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
2x/2=12/2

x=6