Write an equation for the following: Three less than the product of a number and 5

Ohiodoug asked Mar 13, 2023

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Ohiodoug asked Mar 13, 2023

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an equation to express the relationship between two variables

the equation should be

let the number be x

now product of x and 5. is 5 times x. = 5x

now three less that 5x is given as

5x minus 3

put simply. 5x. - 3

Prashanth answered Mar 17, 2023

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