Asked by ❄ Snowflake ❄

Write an algebraic expression for the phrase.
The product of six and a number less three.
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I am confused by the wording, I think. Please help.
Answered by oobleck
product of ... needs two numbers. One is 6, and the other is
a number less 3 ... x - 3
so, 6(x-3)
Answered by ❄ Snowflake ❄
But could it be 6(3-x)?
Answered by PsyDAG
Possibly, but for 6(3-x), except for 2 cases, the value would be zero or a negative number. It does not say "three less than a number."
Answered by Nadibear
Can I please get some help. This word problem is confusing

6 less than the product of a number and 3 is -18.
Answered by Jack
What is 6(x-3) could you help me figure it out
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