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let the no. be 'x'
therefore, the expression of 5 less than a no. is,
x-5
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How do you write 25 less than a number for algebric expression?
Subtract 25 from whatever variable you use for "a number". If your number is "x", then the expression becomes "x - 25".
What is the variable expression for the word phrase nine less than t?
t-9
Can an expression have more than one variable?
Yes, an expression can have more than one variable.
What is eight less than the quotientof x and 3 written in variable expression?
It is x/3 - 8
What do all the symbols mean in pre algebra?
Which symbols are you referring to? Can you give specific examples? All letters (absdefg...) are variables which are used to represent an unknown number. The variables are like placeholders; the number exists, you just don't know what it is yet. > is the "Greater than" sign, which means the number/variable/expression on the left is "grater than" the number/variable/expression on the right. < is the "Less than" sign. See above. = is the "Equals" sign, which means the sides are equal.
How can i write two less than a number x in variable expression?
x-2
How do you write 25 less than a number for algebric expression?
Subtract 25 from whatever variable you use for "a number". If your number is "x", then the expression becomes "x - 25".
What is the algebraic expression for 58 less than a number?
In this case, you'll have to use a variable. Variables are basically a symbol which stands for a number. Let's use the variable "m". You're searching for 58 less than a number. That is basically just "word form" for a number, or a variable, minus 58. So if we use the variable "m", the expression will be m-58. Remember that you can use any variable you want.
What algebraic expression represents the phrase 100 less than a number?
Your variable (a number) X, minus 100. X - 100
What Three less than three times a number?
The expression can be thus: 3x-3 whereas x is the unknown variable
What is a variable expression for 2 less than p?
It is: p-2
3 less than the square of a number?
Subject: Algebra Topic: Expression Evaluation Step 1: Let the number be represented by the variable ( x ). Step 2: Write the expression for "a square of a number": ( x^2 ). Step 3: Write the expression for "3 less than a square of a number": ( x^2 - 3 ). Step 4: Provide the final answer: The expression representing "3 less than a square of a number" is ( x^2 - 3 ). Explanation: The expression ( x^2 - 3 ) represents the result of subtracting 3 from the square of a given number ( x ).
Which phrase describes the variable expression k - 7?
7 less than k
Write a variable expression for this amount seven less than z?
z - 7
What phrase describes the variable expression y - 5?
5 less than y
What is the variable expression for the word phrase nine less than t?
t-9
Can an expression have more than one variable?
Yes, an expression can have more than one variable.
