Multiple choice

The number of red chairs is 5 less than twice the number of yellow chairs. If x represents the number of yellow chairs and y represents the number of red chairs, which of the following mathematical equations represents the situation?

  1. 2x = y + 5

  2. y = 2x + 5

  3. 2y = x + 5

  4. None of these

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Explanation

Number of red chairs is 5 less than twice the number of yellow ones, 2x = y + 5