Question

Write the english phrase as an algebraic expression. then simplify the expression. let x represent the number. the difference between five times a number and one more than three times the number.

Answer 1

5x-(3x+1) or 2x-1

Explanation:

The difference (subtraction) between five times x (5x) and one more (+1) than three times x (3x.) 5x-(3x+1)

Simplified, 5x-3x-1=2x-1.