Question

12. Write an expression for the phrase 3 times the quantity 7 less than m

A. 3(m - 7)
B. 317-m)
C. 3(m + 7)
D. 3 + m - 7

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

7 less than m=m-7

multiplied by 3 = 3(m-7)

Answer 2

C. 3(m + 7)

Explanation:

First,

7 less than m = m - 7

Then,

3 times the quantity of 7 less than m = 3 ( m - 7 )

Hence,

Req. expression is 3(m-7)