Question

Which is a variable expression for the word phrase?

the product of 2 and a number decreased by 6

a.
2n – 6

b.
2 n – 6

c.
2n 6

d.
6 – 2n

Answer 1

product means multiply
decresed by 6 means minsu 6


2 and a number is 2 times x or 2x

decreased by 6 means -6

2x-6

or 2n-6

A is answer