Translate the sentence into an equation. Use x to represent the unknown number. 10 times a number, increased by 5, is the same as 12 times the number, decreased by 13.

A. 10x + 5 = 12x - 13
B. 10(x + 5) = 12(x - 13)
C. 10(x - 13) = 12(x + 5)
D. 10x + 13 = 12x - 5


Answer: A

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