Question

write an equation to represent the statement "four less than the product of three and x is twenty-three."

Answer 1

The equation would be represented as 3x - 4 = 23

General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify given.

Four less than the product of three and x is twenty-three.

Step 2: Find

"Four less" - subtracting 4 from a given quantity.

"Product of three and x" - multiplying 3 and x; 3x

"is twenty-three" - equals 23.

Our given quantity that we are subtracting 4 from is 3x. Recall BPEMDAS. This is going to be equal to 23, as defined from the sentence:

3x - 4 = 23

∴ we have found our mathematical expression.

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Topic: Pre-Algebra