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Which expression represents the phrase?

"The product of 15 and r, and then decreased by p."

A) 15r – p
B) p + 15r
C) p – 15r
D)
15r
p

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Answer:

this would be a

Explanation:

User Sergey Karavaev
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Answer:

A) 15r - p

Explanation:

The product of 15 and r means to multiply, (15r) represents that. Decreased by p is meaning that it's taking away, or subtracting p. That's why it is - p.

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