Question

Translate the sentence into an equation. Which equation is correct?

Four less than a number 17.

O x-17 = 4

OX-4 = 17

Ox + 4 = 17

O x + 17 = 4​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.x_17=4

x=4+17

x=21

2.x-4=17

x=17+4

x=21

3.x+14=17

x=17+14

x=31

4.x+17=4

x=4-17

x=-13.......this is the correct equation,because the number is less than 17

Answer 2

x-4=17

Explanation:

four less than a number is x-4