SOLUTION: (apologies if I chose the wrong category) so, if I have an algebraic phrase that must be translated to an expression, and said phrase is "-2 times the quantity q minus 3" Would

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Question 897224: (apologies if I chose the wrong category)
so, if I have an algebraic phrase that must be translated to an expression, and said phrase is "-2 times the quantity q minus 3"
Would it come out as -2q - 3 or -2(q-3)
unsure if parentheses are indicated by the phrase's wording or not.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It could be either way.