Question

Which expression means the same as "subtract 3 from 7 and then multiply

by 4"?
4* (7 - 3)
4 x 7 - 3
7 - 3 x 4
7- (3 * 4)

Answer 1

A 4* (7 - 3)

Explanation:

Let's do this part by part. First we have "subtract 3 from 7:" this means we are taking 3 out of 7.

7 - 3

Next we have "then multiply by 4." So we need to take the above quantity and multiply the whole thing by 4.

(7-3) x 4

or

4 * (7-3)

The answer is A.