Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number."
-seven less than four times a number
A) x-28
B) 4x-7
C) 7-4x
D) 28- x

Name: Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number." -seven less than four times a number A) x-28 B) 4x-7 C) 7-4x D) 28- x
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Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x to represent "a number."
-seven less than four times a number
A)  x-28 
B)  4x-7 
C)  7-4x 
D)  28- x

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct expression is "four times a number" which is 4x, and then "seven less than" that amount, which translates to subtracting 7 from 4x, hence 4x-7.

Write the Phrase as a Variable Expression