SOLUTION: express the statement as an algebraic expression. Five kilometers less than 1/2 the distance, d. hi so i think the answer is (1/2d-5) am i correct.

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Question 286938: express the statement as an algebraic expression.
Five kilometers less than 1/2 the distance, d.
hi so i think the answer is (1/2d-5) am i correct.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes but make it obvious that d is not in the denominator
(d/2)-5