Which is not a correct way to represent the relation "the second number is 1 less than three times the first number"?

y = 1 - 3x
y = 3x + (-1)
y = -1 + 3x
y = 3x - 1

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Which is not a correct way to represent the relation "the second number is 1 less than three times the first number"?

y = 1 - 3x
y = 3x + (-1)
y = -1 + 3x
y = 3x - 1

anonymous · Answer

I am leaning towards A. It is lined up with what the question asks.....so that is what I would say. You might want a little more clarification first.

sissyedgar · Answer

but it say NOT A CORRECT

anonymous · Answer

Oh, sorry....lol. Then I would say D.

anonymous · Answer

lol ^u^

anonymous · Answer

A is lined up correctly, B is too. Remember that since it is added you can reverse the order. C is also correct. So the answer is D.

sissyedgar · Answer

i agree

anonymous · Answer

ty ^u^ i dont understand those kinda questions

anonymous · Answer

btw this isnt a test its homework :3 ive done the easy questions

anonymous · Answer

Okay, so it said 1 less than. That means - 1. Less than means minus. So far you have y = 1 ( or -1) then it says 3 times. THat means 3x. So now you have a 1 - 3x (or -1 + 3x). Make sense?