Question

5 less than the product of 3 and y​

Answer 1

5 less than the product of 3 and y

product of 3 and y = 3y

5 less than 3y

ANSWER IS 3y - 5

Answer 2

In context of question asked,

We have to write the mathematical expression for the statement  "5 less than the product of 3 and y​"

So, product of 3 and y will be $=3\times y = 3y$

So, 5 less than the product of 3 and y will be $=(3y-5)$

Hence, mathematical expression for the statement  "5 less than the product of 3 and y​" will be $=(3y-5)$