Question

-12 less than a number is 20, what is the number?

Answer 1

32

Explanation:

To find a number that 12 less is 20, we can write out the problem,

20 = x - 12

Now add like terms

20 + 12 = x - 12 + 12

Simplify

32 = x

Answer 2

I believe the answer is -32 if im not mistaken.