Question

which verbal expression represents the following expression? 3(4 - x)
four minus the number x divided by 3
three times the quantity of x minus four
four subtracted from x multiplied by three
three times the quantity of four minus a number x

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the expression structure

The expression is $3(4 - x)$. First, we have $4 - x$ which means four minus a number $x$. Then it is multiplied by 3.

Step2: Match with verbal - expressions

We are looking for a verbal expression that says three times the quantity of four minus a number $x$.

Answer:

Three times the quantity of four minus a number x