book Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

could someone please help me out! i need to translate a problem into a mathematical expression translate "nine less than the total of five and a number" thanks for your help!!!!!!

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what is the difference between rational and irrational numbers? if line b has a slope of -5/3, then what is the slope of a line parallel to b?
i got -5/3
is that right?
thanks for the help!