Write an Algebraic Expression for the Quantity $x - 6$ B) $6 - x$

question 102

Multiple Choice

Write an algebraic expression for the quantity. Let x represent the unknown value.
-A value decreased by six.

• A) \(x - 6\)
• B) \(6 - x\)
• C) \(\frac { 6 } { x }\)
• D) \(x + 6\)

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