Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number."
-5 less than 9 times a number
A) 5-9x
B) 5x-9
C) 9-5x
D) 9x-5

Name: Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number." -5 less than 9 times a number A) 5-9x B) 5x-9 C) 9-5x D) 9x-5
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Question

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number."
-5 less than 9 times a number
A)  5-9x 
B)  5x-9 
C)  9-5x 
D)  9x-5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct expression is "9 times a number" which is 9x, and then "5 less than" that amount, which translates to subtracting 5 from 9x, hence 9x-5.

Write the Phrase as a Variable Expression