the sum of a number and 4 is eqal to 12 less 5 what is the number?

Answer 1

Let's call the number x.

According to the problem:

x + 4 = 12 - 5

Simplifying the right side of the equation:

x + 4 = 7

Subtracting 4 from both sides:

x = 3

Therefore, the number is 3.