Question

9 less than the sum of x and 5

Answer 1

Answer:

Given the statement:

9 less than the sum of x and 5

"Sum of x and 5" means $x+5$

"$\text{less than}$" means subtract

then;

the statement 9 less than the sum of x and 5 becomes;

⇒$(x+5) - 9$

⇒$x+5-9 = x-4$

Therefore, the expression for the given statement is $(x+5) - 9$