Question

Which equation represents seven times a number decreased by 2 is 19? A)   7 + x -­ 2 = 19 B)   7x + 2 = 19 C)   2x - ­ 7 = 19 D)   7x - ­ 2 = 19

Answer 1

Answer:

7n - 2 = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

7 times a number is 7n.

7 times a number, decreased by 2, is 7n - 2.

7 times a number, decreased by 2, is 19  is represented by 7n - 2 = 19