Translate the Following Phrase into Algebraic Symbols

question 31

Multiple Choice

Translate the following phrase into algebraic symbols. A number decreased by forty.

• A) 2x - 80
• B) x - 14
• C) x + 40
• D) x - 40
• E) 40x

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Definitions:

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest, without the mood swings seen in bipolar disorder.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A body of theories developed by Sigmund Freud, which posits that human behavior is the outcome of interactions among various components of the mind, including the id, ego, and superego.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities.

Unconscious Grieving

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