Question

Which phrase describes the algebraic expression 3x-4?

a the sum of three times a number and four
b four less than three times a number
c the quotient of three times a number less four
d the difference between four and three

Answer 1

Just confirming that it is B.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The option B, perfectly gives it to the target, because if you think about it, four less, means 4-, but backwards, and three times, means 3x, and if you put that together, that perfectly matches the one you are looking for. Hope that this would help you!