Question

The product of -3 and the square of a number decreased by 8.

Answer 1

`n^(2)(-3) -8`

Explanation:

So the "product of" means the answer to a multiplication problem. That means -3 is being multiplied by a number which is squared. I used the variable "n" for number but you could use any letter you want.

This is what we have so far,

`n^(2) \\` x -3 or
`n^(2)`(-3)

The term decreased means to reduce or subtract. Which means we are left with....

`n^(2)(-3) -8`

Hope that helps and have a great day!