Q20. - Algebra 1

Question

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression.

a number less than 35

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The algebraic expression is $\mathbf{35}\mathbf{–}\mathit{x}$.

Step 1. Algebraic Expression.

An algebraic expression is an expression that comprises sums and products of variables and numbers. For example, $2a$ and $\frac{1}{2}b$.

Step 2. Verbal expression for algebraic expression.

If verbal expressions are less than, subtracted from, difference, decreased by, and minus, then the operation in algebraic expression is ‘–’.

Step 3. Translate to an algebraic expression.

Let number is $x$ and the word “less than” translates to the sign (–).

Hence, an algebraic expression from the given verbal expression will be $35-x$.

 

Therefore, the algebraic expression is $35-x$.