Question

Translate the word phrase into a variable expression


The number a is decreased by the number b.
a.a – b
b.b – a
c.a + b
d. a/b
@timbra

Answer 1

id say B

Answer 2

@timbra thank you so much!!

Answer 3

anytime :)

Answer 4

Wrong, it's A


"The number a is decreased by the number b" implying that b is subtracted from a

Answer 5

are u sure?

Answer 6

If a is 6 and b is 5,
The number a is decreased by the number b,
6 is decreased by 5
6-5
a-b

Answer 7

The answer is A, not B

Answer 8

it is A