Question

Please answer both Identify the statement that represents the given algebraic expression. N/2 - 17, where n is a number A. Twice a number decreased by 17B. Half a number and 17C. A number less 17 halves D. Half a number decreased by 17

Answer 1

The given expression is

$\frac{N}{2}-17$

Where N is a number.

Notice that the number is being divided by 2, it's half. Subtraction represents a decrease.

Therefore, the right statement is D. Half a number decreased by 17.