Write the English Phrase as an Algebraic Expression

question 40

Multiple Choice

Write the English phrase as an algebraic expression. Let x represent the number.
-5 less than 3 times a number

• A) 5 - 3x
• B) 3x - 5
• C) 3 - 5x
• D) 5x - 3

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measurement unit representing the amount of work a machine can perform in one hour, often used in manufacturing to allocate costs based on machine usage.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Variable manufacturing overhead consists of costs that vary with the level of production, such as indirect materials and utilities that increase with more production.

Machine-Hours

represent the total amount of time machines are operated in the production process, typically used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Efficiency Variance

A metric that measures the difference between the actual resource usage and the expected usage, highlighting efficiency in resource utilization.