Which of the following algebraic expressions can be used to express the statement "one less than x squared?"
1 − x2
x2 − 1
1 − 2x
2x − 1

Question

Which of the following algebraic expressions can be used to express the statement "one less than x squared?"
1 − x2
x2 − 1
1 − 2x
2x − 1

usukidoll · Answer

less than is the subtraction sign .

anonymous · Answer

i know i think its b btw a is x^2 and b is too

usukidoll · Answer

I think order matters

it's not like one of those subtract 6 from 7 and that ends up being written from right to left
7-6

usukidoll · Answer

one  - x squared. 
one - x^2

usukidoll · Answer

1-x^2

anonymous · Answer

so A

usukidoll · Answer

OH I HATE THESE! NO you were right. These write from English to Math are always irritating XD

usukidoll · Answer

1-x^2
is actually x^2-1 you were right. 
less than
or subtract x from y switches the order
y - x would be correct in that example.

anonymous · Answer

(: thank you @UsukiDoll

usukidoll · Answer

:)
I'm so glad this doesn't appear in higher level math XD

anonymous · Answer

Lol c:

usukidoll · Answer

I just remembered something... anything to do with subtraction 
like 
the terms
"less than "  or " subtract _______ from _________"
it's backwards XD!. wow xD

anonymous · Answer

that is going to be so useful thank you!!! @UsukiDoll