Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-1 Variables and Expressions - Lesson Check - Page 7: 4

Answer

B. One less than a number x

Work Step by Step

When we subtract 1 from x, we know that x will be one less than it was before the subtraction was performed. Thus, the phrase one less than a number x is the answer.
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