Translate from English to an Algebraic Expression or Equation, Whichever $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$

question 112

Multiple Choice

Translate from English to an algebraic expression or equation, whichever is appropriate. Let the variable x represent the
number.
-The product of $\frac { 3 } { 4 }$ and a number, decreased by 9 , is 3 more than the number.

• A) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x + 9 = x + 3\)
• B) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x - 9 = x - 3\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x - 9 + x = 3\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } x - 9 = x + 3\)

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