a variable tripled less 40
A variable means we pick an arbitrary variable, let's call it x
x
Tripled means we multiply by 3
3x
Less 40 means we subtract 40:
3x - 40
A variable means we pick an arbitrary variable, let's call it x
x
Tripled means we multiply by 3
3x
Less 40 means we subtract 40:
3x - 40