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Paladinen [302]
3 years ago
6

What is the variable expression for 6 less than the difference of 5 and a number? * 3 points 6 - 5 - n 6 - n - 5 (5 - n) -6 6 -

(5 - n)
Mathematics
1 answer:
almond37 [142]3 years ago
6 0

Given:

The given statement is "6 less than the difference of 5 and a number".

To find:

The variable expression for the given statement.

Solution:

Let n be the unknown number or the variable.

We know that minus sign is used to represent the difference between two numbers.

Difference of 5 and a number is (5-n).

6 less than the difference of 5 and a number is (5-n)-6.

The required expression for the given statement is (5-n)-6.

Therefore, the correct option is C.

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