OK think of a number. Add 12 to the number. Subtract 2. Divide that number by 5. Add 20.

Did you get 12? Neither did I

I can get 12, if I try

(x + 12 - 2) / 5 + 20 = 12
(x + 10) / 5 = -8
x + 10 = -40
x = -50

Ok, x+12-2 If x=5, the answer would be 23...
----------- + 20 If x=10, the answer would be 24...
5 If x=1, the answer would be 22.2...

I can't get 12 as an answer either!!!

Here's one that works :)

* Choose a Number
* Add 5
* Double the result
* Subtract 4
* Divide the result by 2
* Subtract the number you started with

* The result is 3

Of course not because at the end your adding 20 a better one is
Think of a number add 60 divide by 2 subtract 6 and subtract the number u thaught of at the start u get 24

No I didn't get 12. Why does this matter though, I mean, where you supposed to get 12?

I did not get 12