Express each of the given statements as an equation.
Seven times a number is $12$ less than thirteen times the same number.

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Solution

Let the number be $x$
Seven times a number $= 7 x$
Thirteen times the same number $= 13 x$
According to the question
Then $7 x = 13 x - 12$
Hence the given statement of an equation is $7 x = 13 x - 12$

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