How do I write an expression that represents the phrase"3 less than twice the difference of 9 and 6"?

Question

I need help with this operation can you please help me

Answer 1

Hi, Delilah.

 

The difference of 9 and 6 means "9 - 6"

 

So the expression you need is:

 

 2(9 -6) - 3

 

= 2(3) - 3

= 6 - 3 = 3