Write an algebraic expression for the quantity. Let x represent the unknown value.
-Three-fourths of a quantity.
A) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } - x$
B) $x - \frac { 3 } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { 3 x } { 4 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } + x$

Question

Write an algebraic expression for the quantity. Let x represent the unknown value.
-Three-fourths of a quantity. 
A) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } - x$
B) $x - \frac { 3 } { 4 }$
C) $\frac { 3 x } { 4 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } + x$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression "$\frac { 3 } { 4 }$ of a quantity" translates to multiplying the quantity by $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$, which is represented as $\frac { 3 x } { 4 }$.

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