SOLUTION: I have to write the verbal phrase as an algebraic expression. Let n represent the number. What is 4 fewer than the cube of a number?

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Question 365294: I have to write the verbal phrase as an algebraic expression. Let n represent the number.
What is 4 fewer than the cube of a number?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n is a number
n^3 is the number cubed
n^3 - 4 is decreased by 4
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"n to the 3rd power minus four(4)", or
"n times n times n, minus four (4)"

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