Homework Help: Math

Posted by Sydney on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:30pm.

I need help.I'm in 5th grade.The question is:12 less than the product of 5 and a number equals 8.What is the unknown number?Plz help

Math - Ms. Sue, Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:32pm
5x - 12 = 8
5x - 12 + 12 = 8 + 12
5x = 20
x = 20/5
x = 4

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