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10, less than 5 times a number is 20. What is the number?
and once you find the expression find the value for the variable
 

 Nov 24, 2020
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The expression or equation is: 5x-10=20

First, add 10 to both sides: 

5x-10+10=20+10

5x=30

Then, divide:

5x/5=30/5

x=6

So, 5 times 6 =30.

Subtract 10 from 30 =20.

 Nov 24, 2020
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Thanks so much Spring!

 Nov 24, 2020
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You're very welcome! Glad to help.😃

Spring  Nov 24, 2020
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Good job, Spring   !!!

 

 

cool cool cool

 Nov 24, 2020
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Thank you CPhill! 😊

Spring  Nov 24, 2020

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