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We set up this expression that we have to simplify. Although, to make it an equation, we set the expression given equal to the variable y, making this a function too.
y=x-(2x+5)
distribute the negative symbol
y=x-2x-5
combine like terms
y=-x-5
and that is our final answer

The equation is \(y = -x -5\).

Given that,

A number x, decreased by the sum of 2x and 5 represent.

We have to determine,

The required equation,

According to the question,

To convert the given statement into the equation following all the steps given below.

A number x, decreased by the sum of 2x and 5 represent.

Step1; The expression given is equal to the variable y, making this a function too.

\(y = x- (2x+5)\)


Step2; Distribute the negative symbol,

\(y = x- 2x -5\)


Step3; Simplify and combine like terms,

\(y = -x -5\)

Hence, The required equation is \(y = -x -5\).

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