Translate the sentence into an equation, then solve.
-5 less than $r$ equals 7 .
A) $r-7=5, r=12$
B) $r-5=7, r=2$
C) $r-5=7, r=12$
D) $5-r=7, r=12$

Name: Translate the sentence into an equation, then solve. -5 less than $r$ equals 7 . A) $r-7=5, r=12$ B) $r-5=7, r=2$ C) $r-5=7, r=12$ D) $5-r=7, r=12$
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The correct translation of "5 less than $r$" is $r-5$, and setting that equal to 7 gives $r-5=7$. Solving for $r$ gives $r=12$.

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