Question

How do you translate word phrases to algebraic expressions: six less than a number?

Answer 1

Hint: In a given question we need to convert( translate) word phrases to algebraic expressions for that we will understand the given statement. here we have two numbers, one is six and other we need to assume. After that we will relate them with each other.

Complete step by step solution:
So as explained in the hint first we read the question. After reading the question now we know that here in this question there is a number which we are talking about.
So assume a number which we are talking about is x.
Now again read the question.
So after reading the question again we know that now there is a relation between six and x.
Given sentence: “Six less than a number”
Here after reading the word “less than” we know that we have to use $ < {\text{ or }} > $ for evaluating the relation between six and x.
so, we have two conditions given below;
$6 > x{\text{ or }}6 < x$
First condition’s word phrases is “six is greater than x”
Second condition’s word phrases is “six is less than x”
So, now you can easily decide which condition is true.

Answer of translating word phrases to algebraic expressions is $6 < x$.

Note:
These types of questions become easy if you understand the concept. so solve more questions of such type because without practice it's hard to understand the meaning of a given question and if you don't get the meaning then you are not able to solve the question.