Question

represent the following phrase as an algebraic expression, where \a number\ is the letter x. you do not need to simplify. 2 is subtracted from the product of 6 and a number.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the product of 6 and x

The product of 6 and a number (x) is \( 6\times x = 6x \).

Step2: Subtract 2 from the product

Subtracting 2 from \( 6x \) gives \( 6x - 2 \).

Answer:

\( 6x - 2 \)