Question

write the algebraic expression for the verbal statement. Let x represent the unknown number. 3 less than twice the sum of a number and 4

Answer 1

The answer of your specific question is: $2(x+4)-3$.

Answer 2

3 less, means that you subtract 3.

Twice the sum, means you multiply it by 2.

Sum of a number and 4, means you add x + 4.

Now let's put it all together.

2(x + 4) - 3

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