Question

Consider the following. fourteen less than the total of a number and three Translate into a variable expression. (Use x for your variable. Do not simplify.)​

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

(x +3) -14

Explanation:

The total of a number and 3 will be represented by (x +3). Fourteen less than that is ...

(x +3) -14 or -14 +(x +3)