Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression. 47 decreased by twice a number Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

MattBelanger asked Jan 20, 2023

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

47 decreased by twice a number
Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

MattBelanger asked Jan 20, 2023

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Answer:

47 - 2n

Explanation:

An algebraic expression is an idea of representing numbers using letters or alphabet.

From the question above,

The variable = n

twice the number = 2× n = 2n

Translating:

47 - 2n

Stralep answered Jan 26, 2023

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