Question

Write an expression to represent the following:

Two less than the product of five and a number x.?

Answer 1

5x-2

Explanation

the phrase "less than" indicates that the "product of 5 and a number x" will go before "two"

two less than= subtraction (-2)

product of 5 and x= 5 times x = 5x

equation: 5x-2 (no equal sign needed)