Question

Which of the following statements could be translated to the equation n - 5 = -2?

- A number less than five equals negative two.
- The difference between a number and five is negative two.
- If five is subtracted from a number, the result is two.
- Five less a number is equal to two.

Answer 1

• B.

Explanation:

We know that:

• n - 5 = -2

We also know:

• A number that replaces the n value is less than 5.

Here are the answers verified:

• A. False. I don't know if it makes sense.
• B. Correct. The difference also means subtraction.
• C. False. I don't know if it makes sense.
• D. False. I don't know if it makes sense.

The correct option is B.

Answer 2

The answer is The difference between a number and five is negative two