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Write an expression for "5 decreased by 2.

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Answer:

5n-20

Explanation:

Product means multiply and so the product of 5 and n is 5n. To decrease this value by 20 , means to subtract 20 from it hence: 5n - 20 is algebraic expression for the statement

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Answer:

5 (less than sign) 2

Explanation:

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