If five times a number is subtracted from twelve times a number, the result is seven less than twice the number. find the number.

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Julie goes to the sports store and spends $40.50 before tax. she buys a pair of shorts for $21.75 and 3 pairs of socks that each cost the same amount. how much does each pair of socks cost? $$