How do you translate "5 less than a number" into a mathematical expression?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-21T19:49:08

#x-5#

when x=(a number) then you -5 you find 5 less than a number therefore x-5 is the answer

Answer 2 · 2018-03-21T19:54:48

#x-5#

Five less than a number (x) means that 5 is being detracted (subtracted) from that number.