Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Mid-Chapter Review - Mixed Review - Page 37: 7

Answer

$x-5=27$

Work Step by Step

Let the number of students originally enrolled in the class be $x$. $5$ fewer than $x$ can be calculated by subtracting $5$ from $x$. We get, $x-5$ Also, we have given that $5$ fewer than $x$ is equals to the number of students present in Janine's class, that is, $27$. So, we get the equation $x-5=27$
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