if 28 less than 5 times a certain number is 232 . what is the number ?	Choose the correct option
A) 32	B) 42	C) 52	D) 62	E) 72

Rationale: 5 x − 28 subtraction is built backwards , multiply the unknown by 5 5 x − 28 = 232 is translates to equals + 28 + 28 add 28 to both sides 5 x = 260 the variable ismultiplied by 5 5 5 divide both sides by 5 x = 52 the number is 52 . correct answer c
Answer: C