The expression x−8

Question

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

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

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

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

the quotient of a number x
and 8

Answer 1

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

8 less than a number x

So, the correct response is:

8 less than a number x.