Question

Which expression represents the given word phrase?


the difference of 3 times a number n and 2

A. 3 – 2n

B. 2 – 3n

C. 2n – 3

D. 3n – 2


i Think that it is A

Answer 1

We're not off to a good start, here. Show your work. Give your opinion. Communicate your thoughts.

Answer 2

D is the answer you are looking for

Answer 3

I don't know how to explain it @tkhunny but I think that it is A because says "the difference of 3 times a number" so i think that means 3 goes first then it says "n and 2" so i think that "n and 2" mean 2n. so thank is how i got the answer 3 - 2n and that is the one every one i my family says it is but i think that it is D

Answer 4

after 2n so thank i meant that

Answer 5

First, you just proved that you DO know how to explain it.
Second, not quite. "n and 2" does not mean multiplication by itself. "The product of n and 2" would mean 2n, but not just "n and 2 all alone."
Third, Look for connections made by operations. They are like parentheses in a symbolic expression. "3 TIMES a number n" This means 3n.

Try again.

Answer 6

is it D

Answer 7

that is the one that i have thought that it was the hole time but mom dad and brother now best

Answer 8

Fine. Do the next one and include your EXCELLENT explanation skills. :-)

Answer 9

haha

Answer 10

ok i thought that it could be D because "the difference of 3 times a number n"
so which i thought could mean 3n then it says "and 2" so i thought that it meant - 2 that is why i thought it was D 3n - 2

Answer 11

Sorry. Thought I already agreed to your well-explained correct answer.