Question

translate this phrase into an algebraic expression. three less than the product of 17 and a number use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

Explanation:

Step1: Find product of 17 and n

$\text{Product} = 17 \times n = 17n$

Step2: Subtract 3 from the product

$\text{Expression} = 17n - 3$

Answer:

$17n - 3$