Question

Which expression represents "2 less than the product of 5 and a number"?

Question 6 options:

5n+2


2−5n


5n−2


5+n−2

Answer 1

Answer: 5n-2

Explanation:

2 less than: means to put -2 at the end

product of 5 and a number: means that you're multiplying 5 and n (5n

So, you end up with C. 5n-2

Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

The answer is 5n-2 so the 3rd choice.