Question

Hurryyy!! Otero translated the phrase "three less than a number" into the expression 3 - X. Which best describes the accuracy of

Otero's expression?
It is accurate. The phrase can be translated as "three" = 3, "less than" = subtraction, and "a number" = X, SO 3- X is
the correct expression.
It is inaccurate. Three is being subtracted from a number, so X-3 is what he should have written.
It is inaccurate. Three is being compared to a number, so 3 It is inaccurate. Three is being added to a number, so 3+ x is what he should have written.

Answer 1

A. It is accurate. The phrase can be translated as “three” = 3, “less than” = subtraction, and “a number” = x, so 3-x is the correct expression.

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Explanation:

On Edge 2020 it is B.

It is inaccurate. Three is being subtracted from a number, so x minus 3 is what he should have written.