Question

Fourteen decreased by three times four

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

14 - 3 x 4

P. parentheses

E. exponent

M. D. Multiplication and division

A. S. Addition and subtraction

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P. E. there is nothing so we skip

M.  3 x 4 = 12

D. there is nothing so we skip

A. there is nothing so we skip

S. 14 - 12 = 2

Answer 2

Answer:

3 times a number is 3x

decreased by 14 is '- 14'

is 4 is '= 4'

So we have:

3x - 14 = 4

Add 14 to both sides:

3x = 18

Divide 3 to both sides:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation: