Question

twice a number subtracted from 5 times of the same number given 12 then.a)write the algebraic form of the statement.b)which is the number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

5x-2x=12 and the value of

x is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

5x-2x=12 is the equation

5x-2x=12

3x=12

x=12/3

x=4

Answer 2

Answer:

a) 2x-5x = 12

-3x = 12

x = -4