how to Write an equation from words

Question

36 less than the quantity 44 times y is 139

Answer 1

There are several key words that can help to translate this to an equation.

less that is subtraction (-)

times is multiplication (x)

is is equal (=)

44y - 36 = 139

Answer 2

44y - 36 = 139

36 less than the quantity means subtract 36 from the quantity