Question 5 of 17beginner🔧 ApplyShort Answer4 marks
Write algebraic expressions using letters of your choice. (a) 5 more than a number (b) 4 less than a number (c) 2 less than 13 times a number (d) 13 less than 2 times a number
(a)
Answer
n + 5 (where n is the number)
(b)
Answer
n - 4 (where n is the number)
(c)
Answer
13n - 2 (where n is the number)
(d)
Answer
2n - 13 (where n is the number)
Explanation
(a) 'More than' means addition. (b) 'Less than' means subtraction. (c) First multiply by 13, then subtract 2. (d) First multiply by 2, then subtract 13.