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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.Nine less than the product of 8 and Carlos's savingsUse the variable c to represent Carlos's savings.

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It is important to know that less than indicates a subtraction, product indicates multiplication. If C represents Carlos, we can express the situation as follows


8C-9

Notice that the number 9 is subtract from the product 8C, that's the correct way to express it.

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