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Here is the expression:

[tex] 8n-3 [/tex]

"n" is defined as a variable. In the expression, "n" is being multiplied by 8.

[tex] Current\ Expression: 8\ \times\ a\ number\ n [/tex]

"-" is the subtraction sign. You are going to be subtracting. Most of the time, when subtracting, "decreased by" is often used for subtracting.

[tex] Current\ Expression: 8\ \times\ a\ number\ n\ decreased\ by [/tex]

3 is just 3. You can just add 3 to the expression.

[tex] Current\ Expression: 8\ \times\ a\ number\ n\ decreased\ by\ 3 [/tex]

ANSWER: 8 times a number n decreased by 3

A word phrase for the algebraic expression, 8n - 3 is: 3 less than the product of 8 and a number.

Algebraic expressions are equations that can be used to represent a statement or word phrase, like the one given in this question.

Given the algebraic expression, 8n - 3,

  • variable n represents an unknown number.
  • "8n" represents the product of 8 and the unknown number which is [tex]8 \times n[/tex]
  • "3 less" represents -3.

Therefore a word phrase for the algebraic expression, 8n - 3 can be stated as:  

3 less than the product of 8 and a number.

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