Question

Five less than a number $x$ is$12$. Find the number$x$.

Answer 1

Step 1 Finding the algebraic equation

The algebraic expression is $x-5=12$

Step 2 Finding the number $x$ of an algebraic equation

$$\begin{gathered} x-5=12 \\ \Rightarrow x=12+5 \\ \Rightarrow x=17 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the number $x$ is $17$