Question

Write an expression to represent: Four less than the product of one and a number xxx

Answer 1

(1xxx)-4

Explanation:

Since 1 and xxx are multiplied, they produce 1xxx and eventually 4 is subtracted so 1xxx-4 and I put the brackets just to make it clear about what is going on in the expression

Answer 2

xxx-4

Explanation:

(1×xxx)-4

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