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37 less than the product of 15 and a number is 38.

Select the statement that is true about the sentence shown.

Answer Choices

The solution is -5.


The solution is 60.


The equation that represents this sentence is 37−15x=38 .


The equation that represents this sentence is 15x−37=38 .

Answer 1

The answer is: [D]:
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"The equation that represents this sentence is 15x − 37 = 38."
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Note: The product of "15 and {"a number"} " ; can be represented by:

"15 * x" ; or "15x" ; in which "x" is the "unknown number.

"37 LESS THAN {this value}; or "37 LESS THAN {15x} ;

is represented by: 15x − 37 ; which we are told is equal to "38" .

So; 15x − 37 = 38 .
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This corresponds with:

"Answer choice: [D]:
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"The equation that represents this sentence is 15x − 37 = 38. "
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