Question

Write a word phrase for the variable expression.

3( n - 1)

A. Three more than the difference of a number n and 1

B. One less than the product 3 and a number n

C. Three times the difference of a number n and 1

D. Three times the quotient of a number n and 1

Answer 1

C. Three times the difference of a number n and 1

Answer 2

C. Three times the difference of a number n and 1 is your answer

"The difference of a number n and 1" = n - 1

"Three times..." = 3(n - 1)

C is your answer

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