Question

Write the phrase "the sum of a number and twenty-three less than that number" as a mathematical expression.

A) x + 23

B) x ⋅ 23

C) x – 23

D) x + (x – 23)

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of a number and twenty-three less than that number" as a mathematical expression is x + (x – 23)

I mean its the only answer with sum and "less than" because that usually means you need to subtract, I hope this helps