Translate the Phrase into an Algebraic Expression $21$ A) $- ( x + 21 )$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression. A number x decreased by $21$

• A) \(- ( x + 21 )\)
• B) \(\frac { 21 } { x }\)
• C) \(\frac { x } { 21 }\)
• D) \(21 - x\)
• E) \(x - 21\)

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