SOLUTION: I need to translate this verbal phrase into an algebraic expression or equation: Nine decreased by 5 times a number

SOLUTION: I need to translate this verbal phrase into an algebraic expression or equation: Nine decreased by 5 times a number

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Question 299630: I need to translate this verbal phrase into an algebraic expression or equation:
Nine decreased by 5 times a number
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9 - 5n

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