Question #261e4

3 Answers
Dec 12, 2017

Converting the words to an algebraic expression yields 3x-6.

Explanation:

Let's break it down.

"6 less than . . . " means we’re subtracting 6.

“ . . . the product of 3 and a number.” means 3 and a number (x) are being multiplied.

Combining both expressions yields: 3x-6.

Dec 12, 2017

3x - 6

Explanation:

The “ product of 3 and a number “ may be written as 3x and “six less than the product “ can therefore be written as 3x - 6

Dec 12, 2017

Product of 3 and a number = 3xxx
6 less =3x-6
3x-6