Question

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

Explanation:

The expression $3(4 - x)$ means we first find the quantity of $4$ minus $x$ (which can be described as "the quantity $x$ less than four"), and then we multiply that quantity by $3$ (which is "three times" that quantity).

Answer:

three times the quantity x less than four