Question

Which can be represented by the expression 17 – 2x? A. 17 less than twice a number B. the difference between 17 and twice a number C. a number x squared, subtracted from 17 D. 17 less than a number x squared

Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

If x is a number, then twice a number is 2x. The difference between 17 and 2x is 17-2x.

Common Error:

A. says 17 less than twice a number. Since it is 17 less, it is 2x-17 not 17-2x.

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