Question

What is the english phrase equivalent to 2 x -1

a) twice a number decreased by one
b)two x minus 1
c)one less than a number
d)half a number decreased by one​

Answer 1

twice a number decreased by one

Explanation:

Moving from left two right, we see "2 times x, less 1." That's Answer a: twice a number decreased by one. Must do the multiplication before the subtraction.