"Twelve less than thrice a number." Which of the following translates the phrase above into a mathematical expression?
A. 3x-12
B. 12-3x
C. 3-12x
D. 12x-3
We convert the given word problem into a mathematical expression.
Let the number be x.
Thrice a number = 3x
Twelve less than thrice a number = 3x-12
Thus, the required mathematical expression is 3x-12
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: A student performs the following estimations. 26+180210 115+391510 497+20242520 Based on these estimations, which of the following is the student’s estimate of 545+7501?
A. 8030
B. 8060
C. 8160
D. 8050
Answer Explanation
From the given estimations, we can find the exact sum after adding the given numbers and see the trend the student utilizes to find their estimates. The actual sum is as follows
26+180=
206115+391=
506497+2024=
2521From the above evaluation, the students round the exact sum to the nearest tens. So, in the problem we need to approximate 545+7501.
545+7501=8046
The exact sum is 8046 and the approximate value after rounding to the nearest tens is 8050.
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Q #2: A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $28.40. They wish to leave a 10% tip. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?
A. $4.00
B. $6.00
C. $2.50
D. $3.00
Answer Explanation
When solving percent problems, the following words and their meaning becomes handy.
- Is means equals
- Of means multiply
- What means unknown (variable)
If we let x represent the amount of tip the couple want to leave behind, then
So, the couple will leave a tip of $2.84, which is about $3.00
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Q #3: As a company’s stocks increases, the production, sales, and investments also increase. Which of the following is the independent variable?
A. Sales
B. Stocks
C. production
D. investments
Answer Explanation
An independent variable is a variable that when changed result in a change to other variables under investigation. From the given scenario, if the stock of the company increases, then the production, sales, and investment increase. Therefore, stock is the independent variable while other variables are dependent.
