Question

1. If 5 less than a number is 15, find the number. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Is less than" means "subtraction" and "is" mean "= (equals)" Rewriting the words as an algebraic equation you have n-5=15. Using the "Rules of algebra", add5 to each side of the equation, s0 n-5+5=15+5. So n=20. Good luck studying math.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

5 less than a number is 15 means that , some number minus 5 would give 15 , to find this number we must add 15 with 5 , if you add 15 and 5 you get 20 the answer is therefore 20 hope it helps