Question

Five more than a number is 12. Find the number. Write an equation and solve

Answer 1

Answer:
`\boxed{\sf{p+5=12}}`

Explanation:

Our task is to find the number. The equation we're given is described as:

Five more than a number is 12. We should solve it to find our number.

First, let p be the number.

We can now write "five more than a number" as "5 more than p"; that means that we simply add 5 to p : p + 5

This equals 12:
`\boxed{\sf{p+5=12}}`.

Now, to solve for p, subtract 5 from both sides:

`\sf{p=12-5}`

`\sf{p=7}`

`\therefore` The number is 7.

`\rule{350}{3}`

Answer 2

Equation: x + 5 = 12

x = 7

Explanation:

We Know

Five more than the number is 12. Let x represent the unknow number, the equation is:

x + 5 = 12

x = 7

So, the answer is x = 7