12 is 6 times the difference between a number and 3

Question

you have to set up the problem your self and solve it

 

Answer 1

12   is  6 times   the difference between a number and 3

12   =  6   x         (n - 3)

 

12 = 6(n-3)

 

12 = 6n - 18

 

30 = 6n

 

5 = n