A number, x, multiplied by 4 is subtracted from the difference of the same number and 65. Write an expression that best represents this.

Question

Someone help, I don't understand.

Answer 1

 

x = the number

4x = the number multiplied by 4

x - 65 = the difference of the number and 65

 

Then 4x subtracted from (x - 65) is

 

(x - 65) - 4x