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Write an expression for the sequence of operations described below.

subtract 6 from 3, then subtract p from the result
Do not simplify any part of the expression.

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(3-6)p is the answer
User Studentbi
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(3-6)-p

It says your subtracting 6 from 3 which is (3-6) and it says "then" that's why we put parentheses and then put "-p"
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