SOLUTION: What does 12 feet less than five times, look like is it this 5(25)-12 or something else?

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Question 823220: What does 12 feet less than five times, look like is it this 5(25)-12 or something else?
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What does 12 feet less than five times, look like is it this 5(25)-12 or something else?
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12 ft less than 5 times what?
If it's 25, then it is 5*25 - 12
If it's not known, then use a literal. x is popular
--> 5x - 12