Translate the word phrase into a variable expression. The product of 7 and a number is decreased by 3.

a. 7n - 3

b. 7 (n - 3)

c. 3 - 7n

d.

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Kassandra Odonnell

5 August, 20:45

Translate the word phrase into a variable expression. The product of 7 and a number is decreased by 3.

a. 7n - 3

b. 7 (n - 3)

c. 3 - 7n

d.

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Dillon Santos · Answer 1

A. 7n - 3

The product of 7 and a number means that 7 is being multipled by a number which gives us the 7n term of the expression. The product is being decreased by 3 which means that there is going to be a - 3 in the expression. 7n - 3.

Translate the word phrase into a variable expression. The product of 7 and a number is decreased by 3.a. 7n - 3b. 7 (n - 3)c. 3 - 7nd.

Translate the word phrase into a variable expression. The product of 7 and a number is decreased by 3.

a. 7n - 3

b. 7 (n - 3)

c. 3 - 7n

d.