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Translate the word phrase into a math expression.

15 fewer than the product of 4 and a number.
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Answer:

4x-15 Rate me 5 stars if its correct

Explanation:

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Answer:

(4 * x) - 15

Explanation:

"15 fewer" means "subtract 15" or - 15

"the product of 4 and a number":

Product is another word for "multiply".

A number is generally set as a variable, "x".

The product of 4 and a number means 4 * x, or 4x.

Set the equation:

4x - 15 is your answer.

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