whats three less than five times a number is it 5n - 3
2006-08-28 13:28:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Yes
2006-08-28 13:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Paul D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but (5n) - 3 would be a better way to write it.
2006-08-28 13:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
_ x 5 - 3
2006-08-28 13:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by chotpeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're right.
No need for any parentheses around the 5n, and of course use whatever variable you want.
2006-08-28 15:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Lea A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-28 13:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
but i might want to write it as 5x - 3
2006-08-28 13:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by lifeisblah13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I guess it is absolutely correct but I am not so sure I am weak in math.
2006-08-28 13:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by Shirley l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep!!
2006-08-28 13:31:42 · answer #8 · answered by ricey_brat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋