Question

Which equation is the correct translation of the following statement?

Four less than a number is nine.
4 - x = 9
9 - 4 = x
9 - x = 4
x - 4 = 9

Answer 1

Four less than a number is nine

x----number

4-x=9

Answer 2

x-4=9

Explanation:

it says" four less than a number" so we know that 4 will be subtracted from a number

x-4=9

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