Which phrase matches the expression k - 5

A.) 5 less than k

B.) half of k

C.) k less than 5

D.) the k power or 5

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Sheldon Graham

Mathematics

17 January, 08:28

Which phrase matches the expression k - 5

A.) 5 less than k

B.) half of k

C.) k less than 5

D.) the k power or 5

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Jasmin Mueller · Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

If you choose any number 'k', then the result of subtracting 5 will be '5 less than k'.

Example: If k=6, k-5 is 1.

1 is 5 less than k=6.

Which phrase matches the expression k - 5A.) 5 less than kB.) half of kC.) k less than 5D.) the k power or 5

Which phrase matches the expression k - 5

A.) 5 less than k

B.) half of k

C.) k less than 5

D.) the k power or 5