Question:
Andrew owns 3 fewer DVDs than Paul. Let K represent the number of Paul's DVDs. Write the expression that can be used to find the number of DVDs that Andrew owns.
Answer:
[tex]Andrew = k - 3[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]Paul = k[/tex]
[tex]Andrew = 3\ fewer[/tex]
Required
Write an expression for Andrew
3 fewer means that we subtract 3 from Paul's number of DVDs.
i.e.
[tex]Andrew = Paul - 3[/tex]
Substitute k for Paul
[tex]Andrew = k - 3[/tex]
