Question

question 15 of 15
which expression means \3 less than an unknown number\?

a. $x + 3$
b. $\frac{x}{3}$
c. $3 - x$
d. $x - 3$

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the phrase

"3 less than an unknown number" means we subtract 3 from the unknown number.

Step2: Represent the unknown number

Let the unknown number be \(x\).

Step3: Form the expression

Subtracting 3 from \(x\) gives \(x - 3\).

Answer:

D. \(x - 3\)