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