In a basket, there are k oranges and 7 less mangoes than oranges. What is the total number of fruits in the basket?

2k-7

Step-by-step explanation:

In a basket there are

Oranges = k

Mangoes = k-7

Total= k+k-7=2k-7

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation:

notice that the equation you are given has -2 (negative 2) on the right side, not 2. when you subtract 5 from a number n, you are finding the difference between the number and 5.

the difference between a number and 5 is -2.

step-by-step explanation: