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Danny writes this phrase:

Three less than five times a number



Enter the expression that represents Danny's phrase into the box.

Use x for the variable.



PLZZ hurry no rush doe

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I think it should be 5x-3
User Bheeshmar
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Hey there!

The answer is 5x - 3

"five times a number" represents multiplication, so "5x"

"three less" represents subtracting 3, so "-3"

put together we get "5x - 3"

Good luck and have a nice day!

User PhilMacKay
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