Question

Explain how to translate the statement into an equation. Use n for the variable. Thirteen less than a number is four

Answer 1

13-n=4

Subtract both sides by 13

-n=-9

n=9

Explanation:

13 less means - and a number means n that you don’t know. is means = sign. And so we get the answer that I gave you. Thank you

Answer 2

Sample Response: Replace the word "less than" with a subtraction sign. Replace the words "a number" with the variable n, to represent the unknown value. Replace the word "is" with an equals sign. The equation is n - 13 = 4.

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