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.

Answer 1

Decreased means?

Answer 2

smaller amount

Answer 3

will it be + or -?

Answer 4

-

Answer 5

okay.. so a decreased by b means?

Answer 6

is it B.

Answer 7

5 decreased by 3 gives what?

Answer 8

2

Answer 9

yes. 5 - 3 = 2

so a decreased by b means?

Answer 10

im still confused srry im prolly wasting ur time with this

Answer 11

no problem.. just try to understand the examplea nd tell..