Question

Choose the expression that represents “the product of a number and five is two less than the number.”

Answer 1

the product means multiply

the product of a number and 5......lets say ur number is x
5x

is means =

2 less then the number...
x - 2

so we have : 5x = x - 2 <== ur equation

Answer 2

5x = x-2

Explanation:

“the product of a number and five is two less than the number.”

LEt 'x' be the unknown number

product means multiplication

product of a number and 5 becomes 5x

two less than the number means we subtract 2 from x

two less than the number becomes x-2

the product of a number and five is two less than the number

5x = x-2