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5 less than the product of 3 and a number

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Answer:

3n -5

Explanation:

You want an algebraic expression to represent "5 less than the product of 3 and a number."

Product

The product of 3 and a number is 3 times the number. If the number is represented by n, then that product is represented by 3n.

5 Less

A number (or product) is reduced by 5 when 5 is subtracted from it.

5 less than 3n will be ...

3n -5 . . . . . . 5 less than the product of 3 and a number.

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