Question

construct an algebraic expression for " the number which is 3 less than the half of the number x "

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. be y

according to question,

x/2 -3 = y

Answer 2

Answer:

The expression is $y=\frac{x}{2} -3$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be $y$.

Half of the number $x$ is $\frac{x}{2}$.

$3$ less than half of the number $x$ is $\frac{x}{2} -3$.

The algebraic expression will be $y=\frac{x}{2} -3$.