The expression x−8

Question

is given. What is this expression translated into words?(1 point)
Responses

a number x
less than 8
a number x less than 8

the quotient of a number x
and 8
the quotient of a number x and 8

8 less than a number x
8 less than a number x

the quotient of 8 and a number x

Answer 1

The expression \( x - 8 \) can be translated into words as:

8 less than a number x

This means you take a number \( x \) and subtract 8 from it.