Question

Which of the following verbal expressions represents the algebraic expression 2x – 8?. A.. eight less than twice a number. B.. the difference between eight and twice a number. C.. twice eight less than a number. D.. twice a number and eight

Answer 1

Eight less than twice a number is the verbal expression that represents the algebraic expression 2x - 8. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". The other options are surely wrong. I hope the answer has come to your help.

Answer 2

Explanation:

We are given an algebraic expression as (2x - 8). We have to write the verbal expression for the above expression. Here, x is a variable, 8 is a constant minus is the algebraic operations. 2 is multiplied by the variable x.

A variable is defined as the number which changes. It stores only an integer.

Addition, subtraction, division etc are algebraic operations.

In the given verbal expression, it can be written as "the eight less than twice a number".

Hence, the correct option is (a) "eight less than twice a number".