Question

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression using the variable x to represent the cost of the puck. Do not simplify the cost of purchasing a hockey stick and puck if the stick costs $7 less than twice the cost of the puck

Answer 1

2x-7

Explanation:

•"$7 less than" means it will come after the next statement "twice the cost of the puck."

•Twice the cost of the puck (x) is just 2x.

•2x-7