Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

Question

One less than the product of 18 and a number
Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

Answer 1

The phrase "one less than the product of 18 and a number" can be translated into the algebraic expression:

\( 18n - 1 \)

Here, \( n \) represents the unknown number, and \( 18n \) represents the product of 18 and that number. The expression subtracts 1 to reflect "one less than" that product.