Question

if a number is multiplied by 5 and 8 is subtracted from the product the result is 12 find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let number be X

5x-8=12

5x=12+8

5x=20

X=4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-8=12

5x=12+8

5x=20

x=20/5

x=4