Question

Which expression correctly represents “six more than the product of five and a number, decreased by one”?

Answer 1

I feel like its C

Explanation:

Look at the comparison 'six more than the product of five and a number, decreased by one' C is '6+5(n-1)' which is close, please correct me if i am wrong :)

Answer 2

Expression: (5x+6)-1

Explanation:

Statement: “six more than the product of five and a number, decreased by one”

Let us suppose a number be x

Now we split statement and make it into expression.

product of five and a number (We will multiply 5 and a number x) = 5x

six more than the product of five and a number(Add six to above result 5x) = 5x+6

decreased by one (subtract 1 from above result) = (5x+6)-1

Final Expression: (5x+6)-1