Question

A computer program is designed so that, when a number is entered, the computer output is obtained by multiplying the number by 3 and then subtracting 4 from the product. If the output that results from entering a number x is then entered, which expression represents, in terms of x, the final output?

(A) 3x - 8
(B) 3x - 12
(C) 9x - 8
(D) 9x - 16
(E) 6x + 9

15 years ago