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which is an algebraic expression for the word phrase "8 less then the product of 12 and a number x"? a. 12x - 8 b. 8 - 12x c. 12 - 8x d. 8x - 12
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which is an algebraic expression for the word phrase "8 less then the product of 12 and a number x"? a. 12x - 8 b. 8 - 12x c. 12 - 8x d. 8x - 12

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8 less than (-) the product (x) of 12 and a number x

The product of 12 and a number is will be 12x.

When a number is 'less than' another number, you need to flip the numbers around.

12x - 8

So, the answer is A. 12x - 8 .


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