Question

which algebraic expression represents the phrase \six less than a number\?
6x - x
x - 6
6 - x
x - 6x

Explanation:

Step1: Define the variable

Let the number be represented by \( x \).

Step2: Interpret "six less than a number"

"Six less than a number" means we subtract 6 from the number \( x \). So the algebraic expression is \( x - 6 \).

Answer:

B. \( x - 6 \) (assuming the options are labeled as A: \( 6x - x \), B: \( x - 6 \), C: \( 6 - x \), D: \( x - 6x \))