Q13. - Algebra 1

Question

Write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression.

5 less than four times a number

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The algebraic expression of the given verbal expression is $4x-5$.

Step 1. Write the given information.

The verbal expression given is 

5 less than four times a number.

Step 2. Observe the operation(s) in given verbal expression.

In the given verbal expression first 4 times of a number is being taken and then 5 is being reduced from it.

Step 3. Description of step.

Let the number is ‘x’ then four times of the number is $4x$, now as 5 is being reduced from it, so 5 less than four times a number is done as:

$4x-5$

 

Thus, the algebraic expression of the given verbal expression is $4x-5$.