Question

Translate the sentence and solve: "2 less than a number is 25"

n= -23
n = 23
n=-27
n= 27

Answer 1

n = 27

Explanation:

Here is your equation for the sentence:

n - 2 = 25

+2 +2

n = 27

Answer 2

(the number) - 2 = 25

(the number) = 25 + 2
(the number) = 27