Question

9 less than the sum of x and 5

Answer 1

Given the statement:

9 less than the sum of x and 5

"Sum of x and 5" means
`x+5`

"
`\text{less than}`" means subtract

then;

the statement 9 less than the sum of x and 5 becomes;

⇒
`(x+5) - 9`

⇒
`x+5-9 = x-4`

Therefore, the expression for the given statement is
`(x+5) - 9`