SOLUTION: The question is Translate the following staement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent thenumber 12 less than 5 times a number is 18. A) 5x-12=18 B) 12-5x=18 C)(12-5)x=1

Question 83511: The question is Translate the following staement into an algebraic equation. Let x represent thenumber 12 less than 5 times a number is 18.
A) 5x-12=18
B) 12-5x=18
C)(12-5)x=18
D) (5-12)x=18
Is this correct 5x-12=18
5x=30-12=18
Thanks for any help you can provide I do not know if the steps to slove is correct.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, "A" is the answer.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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