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Which expression represents "2 less than the product of 5 and a number"?

Question 6 options:

5n+2


2−5n


5n−2


5+n−2

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Answer: 5n-2

Explanation:

2 less than: means to put -2 at the end

product of 5 and a number: means that you're multiplying 5 and n (5n

So, you end up with C. 5n-2

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User Mattia Caputo
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Answer:

The answer is 5n-2 so the 3rd choice.

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