algebra 1 when a number is multiplied by six and the productis decreased by nine the final result is 33

Question

which equation represents this statement  a. 6x-9-33   b. 9-6x=33    c.6(x-9)=33  d.9(x-6)=33

Answer 1

Hi Destiny,

 

Let the number be x.

 

multiplied by 6 means 6x

product is decreased by nine means 6x - 9

 

so the answer is 6x - 9 = 33 Choice A. The minus sign after 9 should be changed to "="