Choose the expression that represents “the product of a number and five is two less than the number.”
Answer
A
x/5 = 2 – x
B
5x = 2 – x
C
5x = x – 2
D
x/5 = x – 2
Explanation
“The product of a number and five” is 5x. “Two less than the number” is x − 2, so the statement becomes 5x = x − 2. The correct choice is “5x = x − 2.”
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