Write an algebraic expression for:
fifteenlessthanthreetimesanumber
Define our algebraic expression:
A math expression containing any of the following items:
- Constants (A numeric value that does not change like 5)
- Variables (A letter used to represent a quantity like x)
- Operations (Add (+), Subtract (-), Multiply (*), Divide (÷), Exponent (^), Equation (=))
Algebraic Expressions Cheat Sheet:
Replace the word fifteen with 15
15lessthanthreetimesanumber
Replace the word three with 3
15lessthan3timesanumber
A Number means a random variable
We will call it x
Evaluate the phrase Times
Multiply the variable x by the constant 3
3x
Evaluate the phrase Less Than
Subtract the term 3x with respect to the constant 15
15 - 3x
Final Answer
15 - 3x
