Question

If a number is increased by 12 and then divided by 4​, the result is 5. The algebraic equation is ?. The number is x= ?

Answer 1

I don't have an answer but I have a helpful example.

If a number is increased by 8, the result is 25 Find the number.

Explanation:

Let x be the number. Increasing x by 8 gives x + 8, which we are told is 25. Therefore, x + 8 = 25. Subtract 8 from both sides to find x = 17. So, the number is 17.