Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

Question

One less than the product of 8 and a number
Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

Answer 1

The phrase "one less than the product of 8 and a number" can be translated into the algebraic expression:

\( 8n - 1 \)

Here's how we break it down:

• "the product of 8 and a number" translates to \( 8n \).
• "one less than" means we subtract 1 from that product, leading to \( 8n - 1 \).