Question

Which equation represents this statement? The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x is 45.

a. 5(12-x)=45
b. 5(12 x)=45
c. 12(x-5)=45
d. 12(x/5)=45

Answer 1

5 less than the number x = (x - 5)
Product of 12 and that : 12(x - 5) is = 45. Is is represented by the = sign.

12(x - 5) = 45

Option (c).

Answer 2

C. 12(x -5) = 45

Explanation:

The given verbal statement is "The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x is 45."

Now we have to convert to algebraic equation.

Product means "x"

Less than means "-"

5 less than the number x = x - 5

is means "="

The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x = 12(x - 5)

So, The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x is 45 means

12(x -5) = 45

Therefore, the answer is C. 12(x -5) = 45