SOLUTION: How do I translate one fifth of the sum of a number and twelve is twenty- seven into an algebraic equasion??

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Question 633360: How do I translate one fifth of the sum of a number and twelve is twenty- seven into an algebraic equasion??
Answer by mananth(12270) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the number be x
sum of a number and 12= x+12
%281%2F5%29%28x%2B12%29=27