Chapter 1.1, Problem 1P

Write an algebraic expression for each word phrase.

10 less than $x$

To determine

To write: the algebraic expression for the given word phrase.

Answer to Problem 1P

The algebraic expression is $x-10$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given word phrase “ $10$ less than x”.

Calculation:

Consider the number $x$

The number which is less than another number is found by subtraction.

Convert “ $10$ less than x” in to algebraic expression

  $\Rightarrow x-10$

Hence, the algebraic expression of given word phrase is $x-10$ .