Question

Which equation can be used to represent three minus the difference of a number and one equals one-half of the difference of three times the same number and four”?

Answer 1

Explanation:

D

Answer 2

3 - (n -1) = (1/2)(3n -4)

Explanation:

three minus the difference of a number and one: 3 - (n -1)

one-half of the difference of three times the same number and four: (1/2)(3n -4)

These two expressions are said to be equal, so the equation is ...

3 - (n -1) = (1/2)(3n -4)