Question

The correct formula/expression for a number which is five times as big as the number obtained after p has
been decreased by three is

Answer 1

The correct expression is:

$5(p - 3)$

Answer 2

GIVEN :

Expression for a number which is five times as big as the number obtained after p has

been decreased by three .

SOLUTION :

◆Writing this as linear equation, go through the words given carefully.

◆Thus,Let x be number to be found.So,

x is 5 times p decreased by 3 or

p- 3

That is, x = 5 ( p- 3).

ANSWER :

◆x = 5 ( p- 3)