how so I write this?

Question

One number is 2 less than another. If 4 times the larger is subtracted from 5 times the smaller,the result is 10. How do I write this as an equation 

Answer 1

Jazmin,  Let x= the larger number, and x-2= the smaller number. So, the equation states:  5(x-2)-the smaller number is subtracted from four times the larger number which is x.  Let's write the equation:  5(x-2)-4(x)=10.