<PRE><B>Question 271310</B>
which algebraic expression represents (eight less than half a number)
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How to think about problems like this.
What is eight less than half your age?)
If you are 30, eight less is 30-8 = 22.
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So, 8 less than half-a-number is (1/2)x - 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answers are a) 8 - 1/2x b) 1/2x - 8 c) 1/2(x-8) d) (6 -1/2)x
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