Question

5 times the difference of 29 and a number is 215. Which equation below can be used to find the unknown number?

Answer 1

Is it multiple choice? If not I would say 215=5(x)-29

Answer 2

Answer:

The required equation is $5(29-n)=215$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : 5 times the difference of 29 and a number is 215.

To find :  Which equation can be used to find the unknown number?

Solution :

Let the number be 'n'.

The difference of 29 and a number i.e. $29-n$

5 times the difference of 29 and a number i.e. $5(29-n)$

5 times the difference of 29 and a number is 215 i.e. $5(29-n)=215$

Therefore, the required equation is $5(29-n)=215$