Two less than a number and five is 12 less than the number itself

x - 2 + 5 = x - 12

Step-by-step explanation:

At first I was confused. Then I read the question again and translated it.

Less than translated means - 2.

A number, aka X.

and means plus(+).

when you put that together you get,

x - 2 + 5.

The next step is to translate to second part of the equation.

Is means equals(=).

So far we have: X - 2 + 5 = 12.

This is where I got confused...

After solving that peice, we have the words; " 12 less than the number it's self. I wasn't sure if 2 x's could be in the same equation. Now I know they can.

Above, we established that 'a number' is x.

Now, it's talking about that number again because it says; "The number itself." At first, I thought it was talking about 12 - 12! Then I realized that it's not.

The new equation, after understanding that in the second piece isn't 12 - 12, would be none other than,

x - 2 + 5 = 12 - x

I hope this helps!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Twelve less than the one-fifth of a number is-7

let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4x+2=2x+12

step 1: subtract 2x from both sides.

4x+2−2x=2x+12−2x

2x+2=12

step 2: subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=12−2

2x=10

step 3: divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

10

2

x=5

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