Choose a verbal interpretation of the following symbolic statement: 2x

Question

Choose a verbal interpretation of the following symbolic statement: 2x - 7 = 9
A)Twice the difference in a number and seven is nine.
B)Two less than seven times a number is nine.
C)Two times the sum of a number and seven is nine.
D)Seven less than twice a number is nine.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation 2x - 7 = 9 can be read as "two times a number (2x) minus seven (-7) is equal to nine." This can be simplified to "seven less than twice a number is nine," which is Option D.