SOLUTION: what is 15 less than k?how would u put it into an equation?

Question 48629: what is 15 less than k?how would u put it into an equation?
Found 2 solutions by tsmith5651, scoop:
Answer by tsmith5651(7) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the answer x= k-15
The "what is" can always be x.
Here are some examples of translating words into algebra.
The sum of x and y x + y
3 plus a 3+a or a+3
5 more than m m+5
b increased by 7 b+7
The difference of x and y x-y
4 less than a a-4
s decreased by 8 s-8
the product of x and y x.y or xy
5 times a 5.a or 5a
twice m 2m
a divided by 6 a/6
the quotient of x and y x/y
Answer by scoop(27) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you would just write
k-15
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