Question

Write the following using algebraic notation, using the letter x for any unknown numbers:

I think of a number, subtract 3 then multiply by 4​

Answer 1

`4(x-3)`

Explanation:

`(x-3)* 4`

`4(x-3)`

`4x-12`

Answer 2

4(x-3)

Explanation:

Let the number be x

⇒ Subtracting 3 would make it x-3

After that

⇒ Multiplying 4 would make it 4(x-3)