Patience C.
asked • 09/28/2012 less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 5
More
1 Expert Answer
Hello, Patience,
"12 less than the product of 3 and a number is equal to 5" can be written as follows:
"product of 3 and a number" is 3x
"12 less than the product of 3 and a number" is 3x - 12
Equal to 5 is = 5
3x - 12 = 5
3x = 17
x = 17/3, or 5 2/3
I hope this helps,
Bob
Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.
Ask a question for free
Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.
OR
Find an Online Tutor Now
Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.
Mark H.
What is the question? We can often guess based on the information given, but it's better to state the question09/28/20