13. which can be represented by the expression
17 - 2x?
a. 17 less than twice a number x
b. the difference between 17 and twice a number x
c. a number x squared, subtracted from 17
d. 17 less than a number x squared

The correct answer is b.) The difference between 17 and twice a number x

Step-by-step explanation:

Because

The word difference let's you know that you have to subtract. Also it can't be A. even though they are very close answers but A is incorrect because the word less does not represent subtraction.

Therefor, the correct answer is B)

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