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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can anyone help me with this? Translate the sentence into an equation. The difference of a number times 5 and 7 equals 2. Use the variable Y for the unknown number.

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

"the difference" -> subtract "a number times 5" -> Y * 5 "equals" -> =

OpenStudy (anonymous):

5y - 7 = 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks this helps

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