Question

Negative thirteen decreased by 3 times a number

A) 13 - 3x
B) -13 - 3x
C) -13 + 3x
D) 13 + 3x

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Let's assume the number is x.

Negative means a minus or subtraction.

Decrease also means a minus or subtraction.

Three times the number which we have assumed to be x will be: 3*x=3x

The answer:

-13 - 3x