Question

Write and solve an equation that means "6 less than a number (x) is 5."

Answer 1

X-6=5
You should read it how it is written. It is basically saying x minus 6 equals 5.

Answer 2

x-6=5 is the answer that I got. 6 less than a number(x) means you are subtracting 6 and is 5 means it equals 5. Hope this helps:))