2. Translate each of the following phrases into a mathematical expression. Use as few variables
as possible.
a. thrice a number
b, four less than a number
c. three more than twice a number
d. the square of the sum of two numbers
e. there are 15 more bicycles than motorcycles
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2. Translate each of the following phrases into a mathematical expression. Use as few variables
as possible.
a. thrice a number
3x
b, four less than a number
x - 4
c. three more than twice a number
3 + 2x
d. the square of the sum of two numbers
( a t b )^2
e. there are 15 more bicycles than motorcycles
n + 15
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