Question

Andrew owns fewer DVDs than Paul. Let k represent the number of Paul's DVD. Identify the expression that can be used to find the number of DVD that Andrew owns.

Answer 1

Question:

Andrew owns 3 fewer DVDs than Paul. Let K represent the number of Paul's DVDs. Write the expression that can be used to find the number of DVDs that Andrew owns.

Answer:

`Andrew = k - 3`

Explanation:

Given

`Paul = k`

`Andrew = 3\ fewer`

Required

Write an expression for Andrew

3 fewer means that we subtract 3 from Paul's number of DVDs.

i.e.

`Andrew = Paul - 3`

Substitute k for Paul

`Andrew = k - 3`