Question

Solve

x - 5 = 12


x = 17


x = 7

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 17

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 5 = 12

Add 5 to both sides

x = 17

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 17

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for 'x' we would have to preform inverse operations.

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$x - 5 = 12\\\rule{150}{0.5}\\x -5 + 5 = 12 + 5\\\\\boxed{x = 17}$

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Hope this helps!