For a bake sale Yolanda made 3 less than 5 times as many loaves of bread as her brother, Xander. If Y is the number of loaves Yolanda made and x os the number os loaves Xander made, which equation shows this relationship?

Question

For a bake sale Yolanda made 3 less than 5 times as many loaves of bread as her brother, Xander. If Y is the number of loaves Yolanda made and x os the number os loaves Xander made, which equation shows this relationship?
A) Y=5x-3
B)Y-3=5x
C)Y=5+x-3
D)Y=5(x-3)

Reiny · Answer

Yolanda equals 5 times (Xander's) and then 3 "less" mmmhhh.

Ms. Sue · Answer

I'll be glad to check your answer.

Soso · Answer

y=5(x-3)