Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

Six less than a number is 14.


A.
6 – n = 14

B.
6n = 14

C.
n – 6 = 14

D.
n = 14 – 6

Answer 1

6 less than a number means a number minus 6. So n-6. The answer is 14, so the equation is n-6=14, or C.

Answer 2

The answer is C. N-6=14