Write the equation for the statement" Thrice a number $x$ decreased by $5$ is equal to $27$ "

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Writing an equation for "Thrice a number $x$ decreased by $5$ is equal to $27$ "
Thrice the number X is decreased by $5$ so the number becomes $= 3 x - 5$
This equals to $= 27$
On equating $3 x - 5 = 27$
So, the equation is $3 x - 5 = 27$

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