Write an algebraic expression for this statement: the sum of 5 times a number and -8

Quick translate "x is 12 units from 20" into an equation. what are the values of x being described? if you can answer any of my other questions that'd be great too

If your annual gross income is $62,000 and you have one monthly car payment of $335 and a monthly student loan payment of $225, what is the maximum house payment you can afford. consider a standard 28% front-end ratio and a 36% back-end ratio. also, to complete your calculation, the annual property tax will be $3,600 and the annual homeowner's premium will be $360.

The perimeter of a triangle is 69 cm. the first is 5 cm shorter than the second side. the third side is twice as long the first side. find the length of each side