Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
51 less than twice Janelle's height
Use the variable j to represent Janelle's height.
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To translate the phrase "51 less than twice Janelle's height" into an algebraic expression using the variable j to represent Janelle's height, follow these steps:
1. Start with the expression for Janelle's height: j.
2. Multiply Janelle's height by 2: 2j. This represents twice her height.
3. Subtract 51 from the previous result: 2j - 51.
Therefore, the algebraic expression for "51 less than twice Janelle's height" is given by 2j - 51.
twice Janelle's height ... 2j
now "less than" means you subtract, right?
so ...