Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.

Five less than the product of 3 and a number 6 equals .
Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Answer 1

Answer: b = 11/3 (or) 3.67

Explanation:

Five less than the product of 3 and a number 6 equals .

five less = - 5

product of 3 and a number = (multiply) 3 x b

equals 6 = = 6

3b - 5 = 6

3b = 6 + 5

3b = 11

b = 11/3

b = 3.67 ( rounded )