Write a word phrase for the algebraic expression: 2t – 9.
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nine fewer than two times a number t
nine more than two times a number t
nine fewer than a number t
nine more than a number t
nine fewer than two times a number t
nine fewer than two times a number t
To write a word phrase for the algebraic expression 2t - 9, we need to break down the expression.
First, we consider the term "2t." This means "two times a number t." Multiplying a number by 2 is the same as multiplying it by 2/1, so "two times a number t" can also be expressed as "2/1 times a number t."
Next, we consider the term "-9." This means "negative nine" or "nine less than zero."
To combine these terms, we can say that 2t - 9 can be written as "two times a number t minus nine" or "two times a number t decreased by nine."
Therefore, the word phrase for the algebraic expression 2t - 9 is:
"nine less than two times a number t"