Question

Which expression represents "seven less than two times the number of instruments"? Use 'i' to represent instruments.

A) 2i - 7
B) 7i - 2
C) 2i + 7
D) 7 - 2i

Answer 1

The expression that accurately represents "seven less than two times the number of instruments" is A) 2i - 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression that represents "seven less than two times the number of instruments" using 'i' to represent instruments is 2i - 7. This can be broken down as follows:

• "Two times the number of instruments" is 2i.
• "Seven less than" is represented by subtracting 7, leading us to the expression 2i - 7.

Therefore, the correct option is A) 2i - 7.