Question

If 5x + 7 = 12, then x = 1.


Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
neither

Answer 1

Deductive reasoning starts with a general rule, a premise, which we know to be true, or we accept it to be true for the circumstances. Then from that rule, we make a conclusion about something specific. Example:

All turtles have shells
The animal I have captured is a turtle
I conclude that the animal in my bag has a shell


Above definition from:
http://everything2.com/title/Inductive+reasoning+vs.+Deductive+reasoning

Answer 2

@dudefood Your problem ends in a specific conclusion.