Question

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

8-b

b-8

8/b

b/8

Answer 1

b - 8

Explanation:

When it said less than it means subtraction. Now some number can be define as a variable, in this case, b. Eight less than some number meaning it cannot be larger than some number therefore: (b - 8) is the correct answer.