Question

Which equation represents this statement?

Fourteen less than three times a number is fifty-two.
A) 3x −14 = 52
B) 3x + 14 = 52
C) 52 −14 = 3x
D) 52 −3x = 14

Answer 1

14 less than, meaning you're subtracting from another number/equation....
Three times a number, 3x
Equals 52, =5
So in total you get... 3x - 14 = 52

Answer 2

=52*

Answer 3

@sissyedgar is right @khameleon :)