86.6k views
12 votes
Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

50 less than twice a number
Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

2n - 50

n the unknown number

twice = 2n

50 less than it = 2n - 50

Explanation:

User Assaf Neufeld
by
7.3k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.