O model the problem containing an unknown number, translate the statement into an equation. Sixteen is five less than a number. Which steps would you take to translate the statement? Replace "is" with =, "less than" with –, and "a number" with n to get 16 = 5 – n. Replace "is" with =, "less than" with +, and "a number" with n to get 16 = n + 5. Replace "is" with =, "less than" with –, and "a number" with n to get 16 = n – 5. Replace "is" with =, "less than" with ÷, and "a number" with n to get 16 = 5 ÷ n.

Replace "is" with =, "less than" with –, and "a number" with n to get 16 = n – 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to analyze the statement given and write an equation:

Sixteen is five less than a number

So, the number sixteen (16) is (=) five less (-5) than a number (n).

We have to subtract 5 to a number (x) and that expression must be equal to 16.

Mathematically speaking:

16= n-5

So, the correct option is:

Replace "is" with =, "less than" with –, and "a number" with n to get 16 = n – 5

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answer: city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

step-by-step explanation:

since we have given that

total annual rainfall a city record = 40 inches

this year, total rainfall recorded = 37.6 inches

number of inches of rainfall   is needed to match the record of 40 inches is given by

hence, city needs 2.4 inches of rainfall more to match the record of 40 inches.

where is abdul's work? don't see that anywhere posted : /

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