Question

Write the phrase as an algebraic expression.
“a number less 15”.

Answer 1

Write:-

"a number less than 15"

x = a number

x less than a 15

less than sign = <

a number < 15

Write it all out:-

x < 15

"a number less than 15" = x < 15

Answer 2

It would be x < 15, where x is the number less than fifteen.