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  • 22-10-2020
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I am thinking of a number x. What algebraic expression represents “eight less than three times this number”?

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tom1001cr
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  • 22-10-2020

Answer:

3x - 8

Step-by-step explanation:

We represent the number as x.

We can write it as x - 8 (eight less than this number)

Then we can add 3x - 8 (We add the three times part)

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