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.
<95141404393>