Question

Write an algebraic expression for 27 decreased by a number

Answer 1

y=27-x will be your answer y represents what the outcome will be and x represents the number 27 is being decreased by

Answer 2

27 - x

Explanation:

Here we have to convert the verbal expression to algebraic expression.

Given verbal expression is " 27 decreased by a number."

We know don't know the number. Let's assume "x" be unknown number.

Key word "Decreased" represents "Subtraction" represented by "-"

27 decreased by a number = 27 - x

Therefore, the answer is "27 - x"