Question

Write as an expression: a number that is equal to five less than b

Answer 1

`\Huge \boxed{a=b-5}`

Explanation:

Let the number be
`a`.

`a` is equal to 5 less than
`b`.

5 is subtracted from
`b`.

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{a = b-5}`

Explanation:

Let the number be a

So, the given condition is:

a = b-5