Question

Which of the following represents “6 less

than 3 times x?"
A. 6x - 3
B. 3 - 6x
(C. 3x - 6
D. 6 - 3x​

Answer 1

C) 3x - 6

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be represented by placeholder x.

Then the product of 3 and the number is represented by 3*x or 3x.

This value diminished by 6 corresponds to 3x-6.

So the expression representing the required overall construct mathematically is given by 3x-6

Option a, 6x-3 represents the difference of 6 times x and 3.

Option b, 3-6x represents the difference of 3 and (6 times x).

Option d, 6-3x represents the difference of 6 and (3 times x).