5 subtracted from 3 times a number is 44.
The problem asks for an algebraic expression.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
3 times this number is 3x.
5 subtracted from this is written as 3x - 5.
The phrase is means an equation, so we set 3x - 5 equal to 44
3x - 5 = 44
The problem asks for an algebraic expression.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
3 times this number is 3x.
5 subtracted from this is written as 3x - 5.
The phrase is means an equation, so we set 3x - 5 equal to 44
3x - 5 = 44