Question

What is the value of the expression “two less the six times the difference of a number and five” when n=9

Answer 1

22

Explanation:

Let's translate the first part of the wording:

6(n-5)-2

Then, substitute in 9 for n:

6(9-5)-2

Simplify and solve:

6(4)-2

24-2

22

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