Question

Express the following statement as a mathematical expression:
x square less than 2 times 4

• A. $2\times 4-x^2$
• B. $\left(x^2-2\right)\times 4$
• C. $x^2-2\times 4$
• D. $2\times \left(4-x^2\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $2\times 4-x^2$

2 times 4 is 2 x 4
$x$ square = $x^2$
$x$ square less than 2 times 4 means we have to subtract $x^2$ from 2 x 4.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.