Translate the phrase into a math expression.

30 added to a number that is decreased by 5

A.

n – 5 + 30

B.

30 – n – 5

C.

30 + 5 – n

D.

30 + (n ÷ 5)

Question

Translate the phrase into a math expression. 

 

30 added to a number that is decreased by 5
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 
n – 5 + 30
   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 
30 – n – 5
   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 
30 + 5 – n
   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
30 + (n ÷ 5)

anonymous · Answer

C

mathlegend · Answer

I do not think it would be C...

goformit100 · Answer

@d0nt_h8_my_sw4g  Please restrict giving direct answer to the question.

anonymous · Answer

sorry

anonymous · Answer

i dont think its c either

mathlegend · Answer

@meforever 30 added to a number... meaning that you must realize that 30 is being added to something that is UNKNOWN :) So first realize that.

goformit100 · Answer

Please Read http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

mathlegend · Answer

Also note: @meforever this UNKNOWN number is decreased by 5 :)

mathlegend · Answer

If I said "A number decreased by 12"
or rather...

"15 decreased by 12"

Wouldn't that be 15 - 12 ? @meforever

anonymous · Answer

@MathLegend  thank you

mathlegend · Answer

No problem :)

anonymous · Answer

Its A