Question

Which expression means 9 less than twice n?
Answer options with 5 options
A.
2 n minus 9
B.
2 left-parenthesis n minus 9 right-parenthesis
C.
9 minus 2 n
D.
9 minus 2 plus n
E.
left-parenthesis 9 minus 2 right-parenthesis n

Answer 1

The expression that means "9 less than twice n" can be interpreted mathematically as:

"Twice n" is represented as \(2n\), and "9 less than twice n" can be written as \(2n - 9\).

Among the answer options provided, the correct choice is:

**A. 2 n minus 9** (which is \(2n - 9\)).