Question

When 12 is subtracted from 3 times a number,the result is 24. Find the number

Answer 1

I get:
24 = 3x-12
add 12 to both sides

36 = 3x

divide each side by 3 and you will get 12

Answer 2

3x - 12 = 24
add 12 to both sides
3x = 36
Divide both sides by 3
x = 12