Form an expression from each phrase
First, add 3 to x: x + 3
Divide by 4: (x + 3) / 4
Subract 2: [(x + 3) / 4] – 2
In order to simplify, find a common denominator and incorporate 2 into the fraction:
2 = 8 / 4
[(x + 3) / 4] – [8 / 4]
= (x + 3 – 8) / 4
= (x – 5 ) / 4
(A)