The word less than
represents subtraction operation and its symbol is
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The word product
represents multiplication operation and its symbol is
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The word sum
represents addition operation and its symbol is
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The word is equal to
represents the symbol is
.
The word the product of 3 and a number x
represents expression
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The word 2 less than the product of 3 and a number x
represents expression
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The word the sum of x and 5
represents expression
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The word 2 less than the product of 3 and a number x is equal to the sum of x and 5
represents equation
.
The equation is .
The improper fraction of .
Substitute in the equation
.
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The equation is and the solution is
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