Question

write the sentence as an equation. u fewer than 146 is 2

Explanation:

Step1: Interpret "u fewer than 146"

This means subtract $u$ from 146: $146 - u$

Step2: Set equal to 2

The phrase "is 2" means the expression equals 2.
$146 - u = 2$

Answer:

$146 - u = 2$