Question

Need help with 2-3 questions please (: ,
Two less than the product of 5 and a number is equal to 6.
~~Use the variable y for the unknown number~~
Have to turn it into an equation..

Answer 1

Product of number y & 5=5y
if we subtract 2 from 5y, we get 6.
can u form it now ?

Answer 2

hmm.. 2 - 5y =6?

Answer 3

we need to subtract 2 from 5y not 5y from 2

Answer 4

so I put the y with the 2?

Answer 5

If u want to subtract 2 from 5 u write 5-2 & if u want to subtract 5 from 2 u write 2-5.

Do u get it now wht i m telling u ?

Answer 6

Two less than the product of 5 and a number is equal to 6. Use the variable y for the unknown number
-2 + (5 * y) = 6
-2 + 5y = 6
it does not matter in which order you assemble the worded problem into expression so long as you follow the signs properly.

Answer 7

OHHH alright. You worded it easier for me.

Answer 8

Next one is, Twice the sum of a number and 4 is equal to 5.
2b+4=5? right?

Answer 9

In the problem, the bottom line is that 2 is being subtracted into the product of 5 and y (a number).

It will be typically written as 5y - 2 = 6 but that is the same as -2 + 5y = 6

look at this:
+5y - 2 = 6
then this
-2 + 5y = 6

if the leading (first) coefficient of the expression is positive, that is with a plus sign, we omit the + by convention. Therefore 5y -2 = 6 is how it is usually written.

Answer 10

TWICE the sum so we are multiplying 2 by some sum
2 * ( ____ + ____ ) =

Twice the sum of a number and 4 is equal to 5
2 * ( ____ + 4 ) = 5

Then replace the blank by a variable

Answer 11

This is going to take a lot of practice so do not be afraid if you are making mistakes. It is part of the learning process to make mistakes.

Answer 12

2(b+4)=5 right?

Answer 13

ye

Answer 14

And thank you for understanding (:

Answer 15

The difference of a number divided by 2 and 6 equals 8..
I know its subtraction..

Answer 16

@nincompoop

Answer 17

try

Answer 18

even for me that is a little tricky

Answer 19

right?!?

Answer 20

well there is a subtraction somewhere, but there's also division

Answer 21

can it be -w (thats the variable)

Answer 22

okay