Question

question
represent the following phrase as an algebraic expression, where \a number\ is the letter x. you do not need to simplify.

the product of 9 and the difference of a number and 2.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the difference of a number and 2

The number is \( x \), so the difference of \( x \) and 2 is \( x - 2 \).

Step2: Find the product of 9 and this difference

The product of 9 and \( x - 2 \) is \( 9\times(x - 2) \), which can be written as \( 9(x - 2) \).

Answer:

\( 9(x - 2) \)