Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 4 less than the product of 7 and a number (x).

A. 4 - 7x
B. 7x - 4
C. 7(x - 4)
D. x/7 - 4

Answer 1

B. 7x - 4

Explanation:

A product of 7 and X means they will be multiplied. You can't subtract 4 until you know the product of 7 and X so that's why you subtract it after.