SOLUTION: Write a phrase for 3 times the quantity 5 less than x.
My start:
3* quantity=5 < x
then got stuck again..Need help
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Question 177522: Write a phrase for 3 times the quantity 5 less than x.
My start:
3* quantity=5 < x
then got stuck again..Need help
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write a phrase for 3 times the quantity 5 less than x.
My start:
3* quantity=5 < x
then got stuck again..Need help
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I think "5 less than x" is x-5.
3 times that is
3*(x-5), or 3x-15
I think 3*(x-5) is the answer expected.
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