14 less than one-fifth of some number

Answer 1

Each word can be converted into symbols and numbers. First 14 less means subtract 14. Less than means subtract it from something, so the subtract 14 is at the end of the problem. One fifth of some number means multiply something by 1/5 , and since it doesn't say what to multiply, we can use x. So putting this all together, you have (1/5)x - 14