Math Snap

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are given the expression $4 \times3-1$
. We need to find the phrase that correctly describes this expression

STEP 2

First, we need to understand the expression. The expression can be broken down into two parts $4 \times$ and $-1$.

STEP 3

The first part of the expression, $\times3$, is the product of four and three.

STEP 4

The second part of the expression, $-1$, means we subtract one from the result of the first part.

STEP 5

Combining these two parts, the expression $4 \times3-1$ can be described as "the product of four and three, minus one".

STEP 6

Now, we compare this description with the given options.

STEP 7

Option (A) "One minus the product of four and three" is incorrect. This would correspond to the expression $1 -4 \times3$, which is not the same as our given expression.

STEP 8

Option (B) "One less than the product of four and three" is correct. "One less than" means we subtract one from something, which matches our description of the expression.

STEP 9

Option (C) "One less than the sum of four and three" is incorrect. This would correspond to the expression $4 +3 -$, which is not the same as our given expression.

Option () "Four times the difference of three and one" is incorrect. This would correspond to the expression $4 \times (3 -)$, which is not the same as our given expression.
The phrase that correctly describes the expression $4 \times3-$ is "One less than the product of four and three".