Question

A number subtracted from 12 gives 5

Answer 1

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

when you divide 12 by 7 then the remainder would be 5

Answer 2

Answer:

$let \: the \: number \: be \: x$

$according \: to \: question -$

$12 - x = 5$

$- x = 5 - 12$

$- x = - 7$

$x = 7$

So, the number is 7.