Question

What is the difference of 13 and 5 times a number that equals 29

Answer 1

Let the number = n

5*n = 29

n = 29/5 = 5.8

The difference between 13 and 5 times the number

13 - 5*n

13 - 5*5.8

13 - 29

= -16.

Answer 2

(13 - 5n) = 29
-5n = 29 - 13
-5n = 16
n = -16/5 or - 3 1/5