Question

twelve less than some number is equal to -7

Answer 1

Answer

x - 12 = -7

x = 5

Explanation

Let the number be x

12 less than the number is equal to -7

x - 12 = -7

We can then go one step further and solve this

Add 12 to both sides

x - 12 + 12 = -7 + 12

x = 5

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