SOLUTION: The amount by which five times a certain number exceeds 40. please help me express it in algebraic expression.. thanks!

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Question 667761: The amount by which five times a certain number exceeds 40.
please help me express it in algebraic expression.. thanks!
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1)fives time a certain number is multiplication.
2)amount by which...exceeds is difference or subtraction.
3)Since the 5(certain number) exceeds, it is the greater number
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Therefore,
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