Question

Write an algebraic expression for the given word expression:
4.7 less than a number k

Answer 1

k-4.7

Explanation:

For writing algebraic expressions, we have translate the words to math.

4.7 less than a number k, means subtraction (notice the word- less)

Thus, we have k-4.7

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

k-4.7

Explanation:

It is k minus 4.7 because when it says less than it means the number that is stated before the phrase is being subtracted :)