6 subtracted from the product of 5 and a number is 68
Take this algebraic expression in parts.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
The product of 5 and this number is:
5x
We subtract 6 from 5x:
5x - 6
The phrase is means an equation, so we set 5x - 6 equal to 68
5x - 6 = 68
Take this algebraic expression in parts.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
The product of 5 and this number is:
5x
We subtract 6 from 5x:
5x - 6
The phrase is means an equation, so we set 5x - 6 equal to 68
5x - 6 = 68