Question

Which expression represents the phrase below?

8 less than the product of 6 and a number, x
A. 8 - 6x
B.6x-8
C.(6+x)-8
D.8-(6+x)

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

8 less than the product of 6 and x gives the expression 6x-8.

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

The number is x and you want 6 of that, so that makes 6x

You want 8 less of this, so subtract 8

Therefore you get 6x - 8