Question

Which of these is the algebraic expression for "eight less than some number?"

8 − b
b − 8
Fraction 8 over b
Fraction b over 8

Answer 1

What do you think the answer is?

Answer 2

I have no clue

Answer 3

Well... If you are saying "One less than some number"...

Answer 4

Try breaking it down.


One less than a number.

less = minus

one less = last number

some number - 1

Answer 5

wait wait wait

Answer 6

8-b?

Answer 7

Well, based on the question, I would not say that is the answer.

Answer 8

Also, nothing is being divided, so it is not C nor D.