Question

Write a mathematical expression for the following.

"The product of a number and five is decreased by three."
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Answer 1

x=y-3

Explanation:

okay, so first, we have to understand what the words mean.

PRODUCT: means the answer to a multiplication question

DECREASED: taken away or to make smaller

AND: addition or add

We can use X for "product" and Y for "a number"

now we can write it out:

x=y+5-3

OR

y+5-3=x