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The difference of 21 and the product of 5 and a number y is less than 7

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Answer:

5y - 21 < 7

Explanation:

Difference means subtraction

product means multiplication

5y - 21 < 7

  • add 21 to both sides

5y < 28

  • 28 ÷ 5 = 5.6

y < 5.6

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The answer is: 21 - 5y < 7
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