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What is the algebraic expression for 5 less than three times Tom's age?
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Let Tom's age be represented by the variable \( t \). The phrase "three times Tom's age" can be expressed as \( 3t \).
To find "5 less than three times Tom's age," you would subtract 5 from \( 3t \).
So, the algebraic expression for "5 less than three times Tom's age" is:
\[
3t - 5
\]
To find "5 less than three times Tom's age," you would subtract 5 from \( 3t \).
So, the algebraic expression for "5 less than three times Tom's age" is:
\[
3t - 5
\]
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