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Write an algebraic expression that describes the following word phrase, using the letter `a` for the unknown number.

nine times a number minus two = _____ a - _____

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Answer:

=7*a-2

=7a-2

Explanation:

_a-_

ATQ,

7 times means 7*

as per the question,

Nine times (7*) a number (a) minus two (-2)

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