Question

Bruce weighs 12 pounds less than three times what Dylan weighs. Write an expression for Bruce's weight in terms of Dylan's weight.

Answer 1

Answer:3d − 12.

Explanation:

Dylan’s weight is d.

Three times Dylan’s weight is 3d.

Twelve less than three times Dylan’s weight is 3d − 12.

So, the expression for Bruce’s weight in terms of Dylan’s weight is 3d − 12.

Answer 2

3d-12=b

Explanation: