Question

Write as an algebraic expression: 6 less than 5x

Answer 1

5x - 6 = y

Explanation:

I wrote 5x - 6 = y because when I hear the expression algebraic, I put an y as the variable. And 'less than' is referring to subtraction. Thus, I wrote 5x - 6 = y.

Answer 2

y= 6-5x

Explanation:

'less' means subtraction (-)

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