Which numerical expression correctly translates the phrases 4 less than the sum of 9 and 2 ?
9 + 2-4, 9-4+2, 4- ( 9+ 2 ) , 4- 9 + 2 the correct answer I chose is 4-(9 +2) is that right. Thank you
So the answer is 4- 9 + 2
4 less than the sum of 9 and 2
9 + 2-4,
9-4+2,
4- ( 9+ 2 )
4- 9 + 2
the correct answer I chose is 4-(9 +2)
Nope. You said 4 minus the sum of 9 + 2.
No.
The sum of 9 and 2 is 11.
4 less than that is 7.
the correct answer is 4-( 9 +2)
Yes.
the sum of w and 4
Yes, you are correct! The numerical expression that correctly translates the phrase "4 less than the sum of 9 and 2" is 4 - (9 + 2). Let me break down the steps to get this answer:
First, identify the key phrase: "4 less than the sum of 9 and 2." This means we need to find the sum of 9 and 2, and then subtract 4 from that sum.
Next, translate the addition: The sum of 9 and 2 is 9 + 2 = 11.
Then, subtract 4: Now, we subtract 4 from the sum of 11: 11 - 4 = 7.
So, the correct numerical expression is 4 - (9 + 2) = 7. Well done!