Question

Write an algebraic equation for the following. Do NOT solve: 7 less than p is 42

Answer 1

Answer:

p - 7 = 42

Step-by-step explanation:

"Less than" might make you think of the  <  sign, but that's a mistake.  The expression  7 < p = 42  makes no sense!  In fact, that would say, "7 is less than p and p = 42."

To find 7 less than a number, you subtract 7 from the number.  You start with the number, then subtract 7.

p - 7 = 42