Translate the sentence into an equation.
four less than a number is 17.
which equation is correct?
x – 17 = 4
x – 4 = 17
x + 4 = 17
x + 17 = 4

Let the number = X

Then to get four less you need to subtract 4 from x so you have X-4.

Then that equals 17, so the equation would be:

x - 4 = 17

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step-by-step explanation:

double number line is not a standard concept, so it must have been defined in your textbook. assume top line is numerator.