Question

two less than three times a number
which expression represents this statement?
○ $2 - (3 + x)$
○ $2 - 3x$
○ $2x - 3$
○ $3x - 2$
○ $(3 + x) - 2$

Explanation:

Step1: Define the number

Let the number be \( x \).

Step2: Three times the number

Three times the number \( x \) is \( 3x \).

Step3: Two less than three times the number

"Two less than" means we subtract 2 from \( 3x \), so the expression is \( 3x - 2 \).

Answer:

\( 3x - 2 \) (corresponding to the option: \( 3x - 2 \))