Recognizing the Steps Vx
To 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?
O Replace "is” with = "less than" with –, and "a number" with n to get 16 = 5-n.
O Replace "is" with =, "less than" with +, and "a number with n to get 16 = n +5.
O Replace 'is” with =, "less than" with –, and "a number" with n to get 16 = n -5.
O Replace "is” with =, "less than" with –, and a number” with n to get 16 = 5 :n.