Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

by Charles, Randall I.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133281140

ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - Mid-Chapter Quiz - Page 29: 2

Answer

5n-2

Work Step by Step

We are told that there is a product of 5 and n, so we know we should multiply 5 and n, expressing this as 5n. The phrase states that the answer should be "two less than" 5n, so we subtract 2 to obtain: 5n-2.

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