Translate the sentence into an equation. Five less than the product of 3 and a number equals 6. Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Michael Klein asked Feb 10, 2023

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Translate the sentence into an equation.

Five less than the product of 3 and a number equals 6.
Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Michael Klein asked Feb 10, 2023

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Answer:

3b - 5 = 6

Explanation:

3b - 5 = 6

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