Question

QuestionThe expression x−8 is given. What is this expression translated into words?(1 point)Responses8 less than a number x8 less than a number xthe quotient of a number x and 8the quotient of a number x and 8a number x less than 8a number x less than 8the quotient of 8 and a number xthe quotient of 8 and a number x

Answer 1

Correct choice: "8 less than a number x."

Explanation: "8 less than x" means you subtract 8 from x, which is x − 8. (By contrast, "a number x less than 8" would mean 8 − x.)