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Write an algebraic expression for the phrase: eight pounds less than five times the weight of a chicken Let w = weight.

Write an algebraic expression for the phrase: eight pounds less than five times the weight of a chicken Let w = weight.
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Write an algebraic expression for the phrase: eight pounds less than five times the weight of a chicken Let w = weight.

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The expression will be:

5w - 8

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