Question

convert the following statement into equation 5times a number decreased by 2 is equal to 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

5x - 2 = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

5 times the number = 5x

Further decreased by 2, the number becomes 5x-2

As per the question, this is equal to 4

Hence, the equation is

5x - 2 = 4