Chapter 4.5, Problem 8PPE

To determine

To Write: The function represent the statement “ $y$ is 5 less than the product of 4 and $x$ ”

Answer to Problem 8PPE

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The statement “ $y$ is 5 less than the product of 4 and $x$ ”

Concept and Formula Used:

Concept of more and less. Operation of numbers and variables.

Calculation:

The given statement is “ $y$ is 5 less than the product of 4 and $x$ ”

First the product of 4 and $x$ is equal to the $=4\times x=4x$

According to statement “ $y$ is 5 less than $=4x$

  $y=4x-5$

Conclusion:

The function represent the statement “ $y$ is 5 less than the product of 4 and $x$ ”is $y=4x-5$