Question

If the product of 12 and a number is decreased by 36, the result is 60.

Answer 1

Answer: The number is
`x=8`

Explanation:

Since decreasing the product of 12 and a number x by 36 results in 60, it follows:

`12x-36=60\\12x=60+36\\12x=96\\x=(96)/(12)=8`

So, the number is
`x=8`