twelve less than one fifth of a number is -7

Question

twelve less than the fifth of a number is -7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer 1

12 less means subtract 12.  1/5 of a number x is 1/5 of x.

 

(1/5)  x - 12 = -7

 

(1/5) x = 5

 

 

x = 25