Question

Write a word phrase for the algebraic expression 2+-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
D. nine more than a number t

Answer 1

nine fewer than a number t

Answer 2

If the expression is 2t-9, then the answer is choice A

The -9 portion translates to "nine fewer"
The 2t is "two times a number t"
put together, 2t-9 translates to "nine few than two times a number t"