Write an expression to represent the following:
Two less than the product of five and a number x.?

Answer:
5x-2
Step-by-step explanation
the phrase "less than" indicates that the "product of 5 and a number x" will go before "two"
two less than= subtraction (-2)
product of 5 and x= 5 times x = 5x
equation: 5x-2 (no equal sign needed)