Question

The number of coins Cynthia has is represented by *.

Darren has twice as many coins as Cynthia. Thomas
has three less coins than Darren. Which expression represents
the number of coins Thomas has?
(1) 2x
(2) 3 - 2x
(4) 2x-3
(3) 3x-2

Answer 1

Let's break down the information given:

Cynthia has * coins.

Darren has twice as many coins as Cynthia, which means he has 2 * * coins.

Thomas has three fewer coins than Darren, which means he has 2 * * - 3 coins.

So, the expression that represents the number of coins Thomas has is:

2x - 3

Therefore, the correct option is:

(4) 2x - 3

Explanation:

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