To answer this question, write an equation to represent it. We will go part by part:
"Three less than" can be represented by -3
"The product of 5 and a number" can be represented by 5x
"Is equal to 2" can be represented by =2
The equation is: -3+5x=2
Now solve for x:
-3+5x=2
*add 3 to both sides*
5x=5
*divide both sides by 5*
x=1
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