Question

which variable expression represents the word phrase?

six decreased by the sum of a number and two

A.6-(m+2)
B.6-(m-2)
C.(m-2)+6
D.(m-2)-6

help plz @wolfegang1997

Answer 1

six decreased
6 - ??
by the sum of a # and 2. m stands for the random #
sum means add
6 - (m + 2)

Answer 2

also,,, since it said "the sum", only one answer says to add. that was a hint.

Answer 3

ok...thanks

Answer 4

no problem,,

Answer 5

so, A?

Answer 6

yes.