Question

write the following as an equation: five minus the product of seven and a number x.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the product term

The product of seven and a number \( x \) is \( 7\times x = 7x \).

Step2: Subtract the product from five

Five minus this product is \( 5 - 7x \). Since the problem says "write as an equation", but actually it's an expression (maybe a typo, but following the wording), the expression is \( 5 - 7x \). If we assume it's equal to something (maybe the problem missed, but as per the given, we form the expression).

Answer:

\( 5 - 7x \)