Question

Write a word phrase for the algebraic expression: 2t - 9

A.) nine fewer than two times a number t
B.) nine more than two times a number t
C.) nine fewer than a number t

Answer 1

The answer is letter A

Answer 2

Answer: A.) nine fewer than two times a number t

Explanation:

The given expression :
`2t - 9`

It can be written as 9 is subtracted from 2 times an variable 't'.

Since, we use phrase "fewer than" to show subtraction .

Then , the word phrase for the algebraic expression will be :-

nine fewer than two times a number t