A friend says that his grade on the test is 5 points lower than your grade. If your
grade is represented by x, how can you represent his grade? Should you use x - 5
-
or 5 - x?
renresent you

If you did it the other way that would be like saying 5 minus your grade. That would be in the negatives unless you got a 5 or below on your grade. :)

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x-5

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The other way makes no sense saying 5 minus your grade I hope this helps and it's 5 less than your grade so your grade minus 5 ewuals your answer

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A friend says that his grade on the test is 5 points lower than your grade. If your grade is represented by x, how can you represent his grade? Should you use x - 5 - or 5 - x? renresent you

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A friend says that his grade on the test is 5 points lower than your grade. If your
grade is represented by x, how can you represent his grade? Should you use x - 5
-
or 5 - x?
renresent you