Question

How can you write the expression 7(b – 2) in words?

A.
two subtracted from the quotient of seven divided by b
B.
seven added to difference of b minus two
C.
the quotient of seven divided by b minus two
D.
two subtracted from seven times b
E.
the product of seven and the difference of b minus two

Answer 1

Option E

Explanation:

Let's check

• Difference of b-2
• It has multiplied with 7

So the expression becomes 7(b-2)

Answer 2

Let's verify each option to see which is correct.

Option A

Two subtracted from the quotient of seven divided by b.

• => 7/b - 2 = 7(b - 2) [False]

Option B

Seven added to difference of b minus two.

• => 7 + (b - 2) = 7(b - 2) [False]

Option C

The quotient of seven divided by b minus two.

• => 7/b - 2 = 7(b - 2) [False]

Option D

Two subtracted from seven times b

• => 7b - 2 = 7(b - 2) [False]

Option E

The product of seven and the difference of b minus two

• => 7 x (b - 2) = 7(b - 2) = 7(b - 2) [True]

Option E is correct.