Which of the following best describes the algebraic expression x/14-3?
a. a number divided by fourteen minus three
b. fourteen divided by a number minus three
c. a number divided by fourteen less than three
d. fourteen by a number less than three

a. A number divided by fourteen minus 3

Explanation:

Before we begin, remember that:

a - b is read as "A" minus "b"

is read as "a" divided "b"

Now, for our given:

For the first term, we have a given number "x" divided by 14

For the second term, we have three

The operation between the two terms is minus

Combining the above, we can deduce that:

is read as a number divided by 14 minus 3

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