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:

Annual Return

The percentage gain or loss on an investment over a one-year period.

Graduation

This term is typically associated with the completion of a course of study at an educational institution, marked by the receipt of a diploma or degree.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in discounted cash flow analysis. It reflects the time value of money and investment risk.

Present Value

The present-day valuation of a future financial amount or sequence of payments, using a decided rate of return for calculation.