Question

Rose's stamp collection is 7 less than half of Van's stamp collection, x.

Which expression represents the total number of stamps that Rose has?

Responses

7−1/2x
7 minus fraction 1 half end fraction x

7x−1/2
7 x minus fraction 1 half end fraction

1/2−7x
fraction 1 half end fraction minus 7 x

1/2x−7

Answer 1

Answer: 1/2x - 7

Explanation:

1/2x represents half of Van's stamp collection and Rose has 7 less than that.

'less than' is telling you to subtract, so the answer is 1/2x - 7

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Answer 2

Answer: 1/2x - 7

Explanation:

1/2x represents half of Van's stamp collection and Rose has 7 less than that.

'less than' is telling you to subtract, so the answer is 1/2x - 7