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Let's start by letting Juwan's number be represented by \( x \).
According to the problem, we can set up the following equation based on the information given:
\[
2(x + 12) = 3x - 4
\]
Now, let's solve the equation step by step.
1. Distribute on the left side:
\[
2x + 24 = 3x - 4
\]
2. Next, we'll move the \( 2x \) to the right side of the equation:
\[
24 = 3x - 2x - 4
\]
Simplifying, we get:
\[
24 = x - 4
\]
3. Now, add 4 to both sides:
\[
24 + 4 = x
\]
Simplifying, we find:
\[
x = 28
\]
Therefore, Juwan is thinking of the number **28**.