Question

To model the problem containing an unknown number, translate the statement into an equation.

Sixteen is five less than a number.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

The equation is

`x - 5 =16`

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x

sixteen as a digit

`= 16`

Also, five as a digit

`= 5`

''less than'' in the statement means subtraction

This implies that five less than a number means

`x - 5`

Therefore sixteen is five less than a number

`\implies \: x - 5 = 16`