Question

Convert the statement into an equation....
One fifth of a number is 5 less than that number

Answer 1

Answer:

(1/5)x = x-5

where x is the unknown number.

I hope it helps you!!

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. be x

as per condition

=>(1/5)x=x-5

=>x/5=x-5

=>x=5x-25

=>4x=25

=>x=25/4