Represent the following sentence as an algebraic expression, where “a

Holly Guerrero

Holly Guerrero

Answered question

2021-12-19

Represent the following sentence as an algebraic expression, where “a number” is the letter x.
3 is subtracted from a number.

Answer & Explanation

ol3i4c5s4hr

ol3i4c5s4hr

Beginner2021-12-20Added 48 answers

Step 1
Given,
Let the number be x and 3 is subtracted from a number.
Represent it in expression.
Step 2
3 is subtracted from a number means 3 is subtracted from x.
Here we have to subtract 3 from x. It can be represented as
=x3
raefx88y

raefx88y

Beginner2021-12-21Added 26 answers

Answer: x23
RizerMix

RizerMix

Expert2021-12-29Added 656 answers

The sentence "5 is subtracted from the square of a number" represented as an algebraic expression is: x25
- Let the number be x.
In this exercise, you're required to write an algebraic expression to represent the word problem (sentence). Also, the number would be denoted by the letter x and no need for further simplification of the algebraic expression.
Translating the word problem (sentence) into an algebraic expression, we have;
Square of a number (x)=x2
Subtracting 5 from the the square of x, we have;
x25

xleb123

xleb123

Skilled2023-06-17Added 181 answers

In algebraic terms, subtraction is denoted by the minus sign (-). So, the phrase ''3 is subtracted from a number'' can be expressed as x3.
Let's break down the expression:
- The variable x represents ''a number''.
- The minus sign (-) indicates subtraction.
- The number 3 is being subtracted from x.
Therefore, the algebraic expression for the given sentence is x3.
fudzisako

fudzisako

Skilled2023-06-17Added 105 answers

To represent the sentence ''3 is subtracted from a number'' as an algebraic expression using the letter x to represent ''a number'' we can use subtraction. The expression can be written as:
x3
In this expression, the value of x represents the unknown number, and 3 is subtracted from it.

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