Question

Julio ​says, "If you subtract 12 from my number and multiply the difference by -5​, the result is -40​." What is ​Juloi's ​number?

Answer 1

20

Explanation:

Equation: x - 12 • -5 = -40

Solve:

x = -40 ÷ -5 + 12

x = 8 + 12

x = 20