
Seven decreased by 3 times some number, n
Twice the difference of p and 10
10 less than twice a number w
Veronica writes the expression 3n – 5 + n given the verbal expression “three times a number minus 5 plus the same number”. Cory writes the expression 3n – (5 + n). Who do you agree with? Justify your answer.

Problem 1 Got It?

Seven decreased by 3 times some number, n
Write an algebraic expression that represents "3 times a number less than the sum of twice the number and 1". Use n.
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A number h is tripled and then decreased by 8
See the picture above. Write the expressions in words for #1 and #2
See the picture above. Write the expression in words for #3 and #4