Question

The expression x−8 is given. What is this expression translated into words?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

the quotient of 8 and a number x

Answer 1

"x − 8" is read as "8 less than a number x" (or "a number x minus 8"). The other options describe division or the reverse subtraction.