Translate the verbal expression into an equation and solve for x.5 less than a number is 7.

A. x + 5 = 12; x = 7
B. 5 - x = 7; x = 12
C. x - 5 = 7; x = 12
D. x - 7 = 5; x = 12


Answer: C

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