Concept explainers
To write:an algebraic expression or equation for the given verbal sentence.
Answer to Problem 32CLR
An algebraic expression for the given verbal sentenceis
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A verbal sentence is given as
“Two less than the sum of x and the opposite of a , decreased by 3 times y ”.
Concept used:
An algebraic expression should have one or more variable.
Calculation:
Consider the verbal sentence.
“Two less than the sum of x and the opposite of a , decreased by 3 times y ”.
Sum of x and the opposite of ais
Two less than the sum of x and the opposite of ais
Two less than the sum of x and the opposite of a , decreased by 3 times ywill be
Hence, the required algebraic expression is
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