Question

12 less than a number is equal to the product of 7 and that number. Convert into an

equation and find the number?
Please explain it step by step

Answer 1

x -12 = 7x

x = -2

Explanation:

Let the number be x

12 less than the number is:

x -12

equals the product of 7 and that number (7 * x)

x -12 = 7x

7x - x = -12

6x = -12

x = -12/6

x = -2