Question

If a number is multiplied by 5, and 8 is subtracted from the product , the result is 12, then the number is

Answer 1

Answer:

5x-8=12

5x=12+8

x=20/5

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 4 .

let the number be x

x * 5 - 8 =12

5x = 12 + 8

5x = 20

x = 20/5

x = 4