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5 less than the number x =    (x - 5)
Product of 12 and that :    12(x - 5)  is = 45.  Is is represented by the = sign.

12(x - 5)  = 45

Option (c).

Answer:

C. 12(x -5) = 45

Step-by-step explanation:

The given verbal statement is "The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x is 45."

Now we have to convert to algebraic equation.

Product means "x"

Less than means "-"

5 less than the number x = x - 5

is means "="

The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x = 12(x - 5)

So,  The product of 12 and 5 less than the number x is 45 means

12(x -5) = 45

Therefore, the answer is C. 12(x -5) = 45

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