Question

Translate the following statement into a mathematical equation:Three times a number, minus four, is five.4 - 3 w = 53 w - 4 = 53(4 - w) = 53( w - 4) = 5

Answer 1

2nd option: 3 w - 4 = 5

Explanation:

Let w be the number to create the equation, triple is multiplied by 3 w then subtract 4 is equal to 5, we have the following result:

`3w-4=5`

Therefore, the correct answer is the 2nd option: 3 w - 4 = 5