which expression represents 5 less than y?
1) y-5***
2)5-y
3)y over 5
4)5y-1
To express "5 less than y," you need to subtract 5 from y.
Out of the given options, the expression that represents "5 less than y" is:
1) y - 5
So, the correct answer is option 1) y - 5.