Question

A number is multiplied by 5. If 12 is added to the product you get 37. What is the number? a.5 b.6 c.7 d.8

Answer 1

let the number be x,
5x+12=37
5x=25
x=5

Answer 2

A number is multiplied by 5:  5n

12 is add to the product:  5n+12

"any you get 37":  5n+12=37 so you have:

5n+12=37  subtract 12 from both sides

5n=25  divide both sides by 5

n=5