Which of the following phrases describes the expression
4x-7?
A.
4 minus the quantity of 7 times a number
B.
the quantity of a number minus 7 times 4
C.
4 times a number decreased by 7
D.
7 decreased by 4 times a number
is it A
1 answer
Yes, the expression 4x-7 can be described as "4 times a number decreased by 7," which is option C.