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Which algebraic expression represents the phrase “six less than a number”?

6x - x
x - 6
6 - x
x - 6x

User Xeor
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6 votes

Answer:

B is correct!!!!!!!!! x-6

Explanation:

this is correct because when it says 'than' that means the whole answer flips around

User Nik Sumeiko
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Answer:

The answer is x-6

Explanation:

x=(whatever number)

less means subtract

So the answer is x-6

User Croad Langshan
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