What is: the sum of a number divided by 5 and 12 is 40

Is it: X+5/12+40

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X/(5+12)+40
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x / (5+12)=40

so x=40*(5+12)=40*17=680
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The equation would be [ (x/5) + (12) ] = 40

Read the question as: Sum of (a number divided by 5) and (12) is 40.

Solving this,

x/5 = 40 - 12

x/5 = 28

x = 28*5

x = 140

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