Question

1. Express the following in algebraic form: a. The product of 5 and x subtracted from the sum of you b. p taken away from the sum of q and 17​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Sum of b and 17=b+17

a is taken away from the sum=b+17−a

Given:b+17−a=21

⇒b−a=21−17=4

∴b−a=4