Question

A number divided by 5 and decreased by 2 is 12 what is the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

x/5-2=12

x/5=12+2

x=14/5

Answer 2

Answer:

70

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

x ÷ 5 - 2 = 12

or, x×1/5 -2 =12

or, x/5= 14

or, x= 14×5

or, x= 70

verification :

70÷5-2=12

or, 14-2=12

or, 12=12

verified