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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