$12$ times a number is $4$ less than the $5$ times the number. Write an equation representing the statement given.

12 x - 4 = 5 x

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12 x + 4 = 5 x

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12 + 4 x = 5

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12 - 4 x = 5

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Solution

The correct option is D $12 x + 4 = 5 x$
Let the number be $x$
$\Rightarrow 12 \times x = 5 \times x - 4$
$\Rightarrow 12 x + 4 = 5 x$

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