Chapter 1, Problem 1RE

In Exercises 1 –3, write each English phrase as an algebraic expression. Let x represent the number.

Ten less than twice a number

To determine

An algebraic expression for Ten less than twice a number.

Answer to Problem 1RE

Solution: $\underset{\_}{2x-10.}$

Explanation of Solution

Let x represents the number.

Twice of the number.

$2x$

Ten less than twice a number.

$2x-10$