seven times a number decreased by trice the same number?
write the corresponding mathematical expression
the simplified expression is? can someone help please?

Question

seven times a number decreased  by trice the same number?
write the corresponding mathematical expression
the simplified expression is? can someone help please?

tennistar · Answer

$$7a-3a$$

anonymous · Answer

Hi, Tennistar. SO which would be the corresponding mathematical expression or simplified expression?

anonymous · Answer

it say to write the expression using x as the varible for both quesyions

tennistar · Answer

well as I read, this is the math expression. I see seven multiplied by x(number) minus three times x. I didn't simplify it, I just changed it to to a math expression

tennistar · Answer

$$7x-3x$$

anonymous · Answer

so 7x-3x is the math expression?

tennistar · Answer

yes

zzr0ck3r · Answer

factor the x and subtract to simplify 4x

anonymous · Answer

so would the simplified expression would be 4x?

tennistar · Answer

yes

tennistar · Answer

can somone help me

zzr0ck3r · Answer

yes