Question

12 less than a number is the same as 5 times the same number increased by 4. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

let number be n

n-12 = 5n +4

add -n to both sides

-12= 5n-n +4

-12=4n+4

add -4 to both sides

-12-4=4n

4n=-16

n=-4