Question

Write As An Algebraic Expression For The Following:3 Times A Number Decreased By 5The Quotient Of A Number and 3The Product Of Three Times A Number And 62 Less Than The Product Of A Number And 6

Answer 1

3x - 5

In answering the question, our chosen unknown number will be represented by a variable x

3 times a number

= 3 * x = 3x

decreased by 5 means we are going to subtract 5 from our previous answer

Thus, we have 3x - 5