Question

Which variable expression matches the word phrase "4 less than 2 times a number"

A. 4 - 2x

B. 2x - 4

C. 4x - 2​

Answer 1

2x - 4

Explanation:

a number = x

x is being multiplied to 2

4 is being subtracted from 2 times x

Multiplication is first.

2x - 4