Which phrase represents the algebraic expression x minus 3?

the difference of a number and three

three added to a number

the product of 3 and a number

a number subtracted from three

Question

Which phrase represents the algebraic expression x minus 3?

the difference of a number and three

three added to a number

the product of 3 and a number

a number subtracted from three

anonymous · Answer

well if u think about it, 3 added to a number, x, wld be 3+x which is incorrect. the prodct of x and a number would be 3x because they are being multiplied together...

anonymous · Answer

a number minus three would be 3-x which is also incorrect...so u have one choice left

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the help