which variable expression is the correct translation of the word phrase? the product of a number and 5 is decreasted by 2. a. 5n-3 b. 2-5n c. 2-2/5 d. n/5-2

Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Let n be the number

Then, product of n and 5 = 5n

Now, decreasing 2 from it

5n - 2

 

Hence, above expression represent the word phrase.