Question

Solve the equation that represents: The difference of five times a number and 6 is -2. ​

Answer 1

5n-6= -2

Explanation:

The difference of...... this means its asking us to subtract one number from another number

5 times a number...... that means 5n

6..... since it said DIFFERENCE, it would be -6

is -2........ this means the answer to the equation is -2

So the equation is 5n-6= -2

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