Question

Which description represents the equation 7x - 2 = 33?

Answer 1

Hi there!  

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I believe your answer is:

"1. Two less than seven times a number equals thirty-three."

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Here’s why:  

• We are given the equation of  $\boxed{7x-2=33}$.

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$\boxed{\text{Breaking the equation down:}}\\\\7x-2=33\\-------\\\rightarrow \text{'7x' - Seven times a number. The unknown value is 'x'.}\\\\\rightarrow \text{' - 2' - Minus 2.}\\\\\rightarrow \text{'= 33' - Equals 33.}\\---------\\\text{The phrase "'X' less than 'Y'" indicates:}\\\\Y - X \\---------\\\text{Two less than 7 times a number would be:}\\\\\boxed{7x - 2}$

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The first statement should be the appropriate statement for the given equation.

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.  

Answer 2

I’m pretty sure it would be 1. two less than seven times a number equals thirty-three