Question

10 less than a number is equal to 12

Answer 1

22

Explanation:

Let the number be x:

x - 10 = 12

x = 12 + 10

x = 22

The answer is 22

Answer 2

The number is 22

Explanation:

Let x be the number

1. Plug x in: x - 10 = 12
2. Add 10 to each side, so it now looks like this: x = 22