SOLUTION: A certain number, X, is multiplied by 5 and then 4 is subtracted from the result. What expression represents the outcome? I'm guessing it would be 5x-4 but wasn't 100% sure.

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Question 59380: A certain number, X, is multiplied by 5 and then 4 is subtracted from the result. What expression represents the outcome?

I'm guessing it would be 5x-4 but wasn't 100% sure.
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5x-4