Question

Select the expression that represents the following statement: multiply 6 by 2, and then subtract 4.

Answer 1

Answer: 6-2 x four

Step-by-step explanation:

If you read that out, you get “six minus two equals four”. Compare that to “Multiply 6 by 2, then subtract four.”

Answer 2

Answer: 2. 6 X 2 -4

Step-by-step explanation:

Only 2 fits the descriptions, where 6 is multiply 2, 6 x 2. And we subtract 4 from it, 6 x 2 -4.