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represent the following phrase as an algebraic expression, where \a number\ is the letter x. you do not need to simplify.
3 less than the square of a number.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the square of the number

The number is \( x \), so the square of the number is \( x^2 \).

Step2: Subtract 3 from the square

"3 less than" means we subtract 3 from the square of the number, so the expression is \( x^2 - 3 \).

Answer:

\( x^2 - 3 \)