Translate the phrase into a math expression.

15 divided by a number, then decreased by 2

A.
(15 ÷ n) + 2

B.
(15 ÷ n) – 2

C.
15 ÷ (n – 2)

D.
15 ÷ (n + 2)

Question

Translate the phrase into a math expression.
 
15 divided by a number, then decreased by 2
 
 A.
(15 ÷ n) + 2
 
 B.
(15 ÷ n) – 2
 
 C.
15 ÷ (n – 2)
 
 D.
15 ÷ (n + 2)

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

Well, you can rule out 2 choices because the signs are not correct.  Which ones are those?

anonymous · Answer

a,d

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

Yup!  Then you need to know where the parentheses are in the equation.  So in the sentence, where is the sentence divided?

anonymous · Answer

B?

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

Yes, because the comma divided the sentence there and the parentheses divide the equation!  Good job!

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for helping.

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

Welcome!  If you have any other questions, tag me!  :)

anonymous · Answer

i do have more questions but how do i tag you because i'm doing a test