Question

check your understanding - question 2 of 5
which expression means \25 less than an unknown number\?
a. 25x
b. x + 25
c. 25 - x
d. x - 25

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option A: \(25x\) means 25 multiplied by \(x\), not 25 less than \(x\).
• Option B: \(x + 25\) means 25 more than \(x\), not 25 less than \(x\).
• Option C: \(25 - x\) means \(x\) less than 25, not 25 less than \(x\).
• Option D: \(x-25\) means 25 less than \(x\) (since subtraction is non - commutative in this context of "less than" description).

Answer:

D. \(x - 25\)