Question

Five less than ten times a number is 45. Find the number

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Hello!

5 less than 10 times a number is 45.

It can also be said as :

"Subtracting 5 from 10 times this number, will give you 45."

This will be easier to convert into an equation.

In equation form, we can rewrite this as
`10x - 5 = 45`.

Solve for x

• 
  `10x - 5 = 45`
• 
  `10x = 50`
• 
  `x = 5`

The unknown number is 5.