Question

Write an algebraic expression for the quantity. Let X represent the unknown value. Five times a quantity decreased by fourteen. The algebraic expression is ____

Answer 1

The algebraic expression for five times a quantity decreased by fourteen is 5x – 14

Solution:

Given that unknown value is represented by variable x.

We need to create algebraic expression for 5 times a quantity decreased by fourteen.

Let’s first find 5 times of quantity that is 5
`*` x = 5x

Now decreasing the number by 14 we get

5x – 14

Hence required expression for five times a quantity decreased by fourteen is 5x – 14