' N ' is the number. 5 less than it is (N - 5).
5-w=
3n-9
4x - 5
5x - 4
7 less than a number is an algebraic expression. Given the number the expression can be evaluated. 7 is less than a number is a statement in the form of an inequality. It is true for some values of the number and not for others.
a - 4
It is: x-5
It could be: 32-x
n-9
n-3
5-w=
x - 11
n + 1
2x-3
(b - 7) should do it.
(5+n)-6
4x - 5