SOLUTION: My daughter is having a problem solving this question. I cannot figure out how to work out the problem. Please help! a-4/5=12 Answer is 64

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Question 238338: My daughter is having a problem solving this question. I cannot figure out how to work out the problem. Please help!
a-4/5=12
Answer is 64
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a-4/5=12
(a-4)/5 = 12 is clearer
Multiply by 5
a-4 = 60
Add 4
a = 64