Question

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

Answer 1

the answer is D

(5 + x) - 6

Answer 2

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