Question

Translate the following statement into a mathematical equation:

Three times a number, minus four, is five.

3(w - 4) = 5
3w - 4 = 5
4 - 3w = 5
3(4 - w) = 5

Answer 1

The answer is 3 w - 4 = 5

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Answer 2

The answer is the first choice, 3(w-4)=5.

3 times = 3
a number minus four = (w-4)
is five = 5

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