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

Answer 1

less than is the subtraction sign .

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

one - x squared.
one - x^2

Answer 5

1-x^2

Answer 6

so A

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

(: thank you @UsukiDoll

Answer 10

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

Answer 11

Lol c:

Answer 12

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

Answer 13

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