<PRE><B>Question 90814</B>
Question:

Translate statement into algebraic equation. 
Let X represent the number, 12 less than 5 a number is 18.


Answer:

Let X represent the number,

5 times x = 5x

12 less than 5 times x =   5x - 12


It is given that,  12 less than 5 times x = 18


That is, 5x - 12 = 18, which is the correct answer.


Hope you found the explanation useful.


Regards.

Praseena.





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