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The algebraic expression that represents 2 less than 3 of n is:

A) 3 ( n - 2 ) B) 2 - 3 n C) 3 n - 2 D) 3 + n - 2 E) n

User Rick Li
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Answer:

C) 3n - 2

Explanation:

3 of n : 3n

2 less than : -2

Combine together :

  • 3n - 2
User AlexanderLedovsky
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Answer:

Option A. 3(n-2)

Explanation:

"2 less" - "subtract 2"

Then 3 of n - 3n

Hope helps -

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