How do you write the mathematical expression for "The product of 5 and n decreased by 20"?
1 Answer
Mar 22, 2016
5n - 20
Explanation:
Product means multiply and so 'the product of 5 and n' is 5n
To decrease this value by 20 , means to subtract 20 from it.
hence : 5n - 20 is the algebraic expression for the statement.
