Question

Alyssa has 4 less than 7 times the number of dimes (j) than Jessica has . Which expression shows the number of dimes Alyssa has ?

Answer 1

Step 1: Concept

Let the number of dimes Jessica has = J

Step 2:

Less than mean that you will subtract.

Step 3:

7 times the number of dimes Jessica has = 7J

Step 4:

4 less than 7 times the number of dimes Jessica has is

7J - 4

Step 5: Final answer

7J - 4

Option B