Translate the Word Phrase into an Algebraic Expression

question 261

Multiple Choice

Translate the word phrase into an algebraic expression. Two less than the product of x and y .

• A) xy - 2
• B) 2 - xy
• C) ( y - 2) x
• D) ( x - 2) y
• E) none of these

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