Question

translate the following phrase into an expression. 5 less than $\frac{1}{4}$ times a number x

Explanation:

Step1: Find $\frac{1}{4}$ times $x$

$\frac{1}{4}x$

Step2: Subtract 5 from the above - result

$\frac{1}{4}x - 5$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}x - 5$