Question

Which phrase matches the algebraic expression? 2(x + 3) - 7 A. seven more than the sum of twice a number and three B. seven less than twice the sum of a number and three C. seven less than the sum of twice a number and three D. seven more than twice the sum of a number and three

Answer 1

The algebraic expression 2(x + 3) - 7 matches with the phrase B. seven less than twice the sum of a number and three. Here’s why:

2(x + 3) represents twice the sum of a number (x) and three.

- 7 represents seven less than the previous quantity.

So, putting it all together, 2(x + 3) - 7 is “seven less than twice the sum of a number and three”.