Question

Which expression represents the phrase below?

10 less than the product of 5 and a number, x
A
10 - 5x
B
5x - 10
С
(5 + x) - 10
D
10 - (5 + x)

Answer 1

A. 10 - 5x

Explanation:

Less = subtraction.

product = times sumthing

10 less = 10 -

product of 5 and a number, x = 5x

together would be: 10 -5x

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