Which expression represents the phrase? "6 less than the sum of 5 and x." A) 6 – 5x B) 5x + 6 C) 6 – (5 + x) D) (5 + x) – 6

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Did · Answer 1 · 2021-07-25T18:20:00+0000

Answer:

D. (5 + x) - 6

Explanation:

"6 less than the sum of 5 and x."

I can try sum of 5 and x first

(5 + x)

then 6 less than it.

(5 + x) - 6