The verbal expression "eight less than twice a number j" can be translated into an algebraic expression as follows: 8 - 2j.
To translate the verbal expression into an algebraic expression, consider the following:
"Twice a number j" is represented as 2j because "twice" means multiplying by 2.
"Eight less than" indicates subtraction, so it becomes −8.
Combine these elements to form the algebraic expression 2j−8, which accurately represents "eight less than twice a number j."