Question

Select the answer that represents the algebraic translation of the phrase below.

"three less than the product of 2 and y"

3(x – 2y)
(x – 2y) + 3
2y + 3
2y – 3
2(y + 3)

Answer 1

its 2y-3
3 less than means -3
and product of 2 and means 2y so 3 less than 2y is 2y-3

Answer 2

2 and y*

Answer 3

got it?

Answer 4

Yes, that was a perfect explanation, thanks!

Answer 5

you are welcome :)