-Four less than-
This phrase, indicates that the 4 will be subtracted by something.
-Five times a number-
This would be: 5x
-Is equal to 11-
This is saying: =11
These phrases together are saying: 5x - 4 = 11
Then, you solve.
5x - 4 = 11 :First, add the 4 over to the 11
+4 +4
(5x = 15) ÷ 5 :Then, divide the whole equation by 5
Your final answer would be:
x = 3
