To model the problem containing an unknown number, translate the statement into an equation.

Question

Sixteen is five less than a number.


Which steps would you take to translate the statement?

(1 point)
Responses

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 = 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 = 5 – n .

Replace “is” with =, “less than” with ÷, and “a number” with n to get 16 = 5 ÷ n.

Answer 1

To correctly translate the statement "Sixteen is five less than a number," we should identify how to represent the relationships in the statement mathematically.

• "Sixteen is" can be translated to the equation format by replacing "is" with =.
• "five less than a number" means we are subtracting 5 from the unknown number (n). Hence, it should be n - 5.

Putting it all together, we get:

16 = n - 5

The correct response from the options provided is: Replace “is” with =, “less than” with –, and “a number” with n to get 16 = n – 5.