Practice Question
Twelve less than thrice a number. Which of the following translates the phrase above into a mathematical expression?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
3x - 12
Rationale:
✔Thrice a number = 3× (a number, usually represented by x) → 3x
✔Twelve less than = subtract 12 → 3x - 12
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Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Mathematics Exam(s)
- Domain: ATI TEAS 7 Math~2023
- Answer Choices: 4