Question

Write the equation: If 8 is added to the quotient of 5 and a number, the result is 12 less than the number.
A. 5w + 8= w – 12
B. 5w + 8= 12 – w
C. 5w+8=w−12
D. 5w+8=12−w
???

Answer 1

The keywords are "12 less than the number"
"W" obviously means the mysterious number.
You basically have two options, because the two are repeating themselves in C and D.
remember "12 less than the number."
Examine the options.

Answer 2

would it be C?

Answer 3

No because if it was C, it would be "the mysterious number" MORE than 12 and the wording is "12 less than the number"

Answer 4

so it would be D

Answer 5

Yes :)