what is the algebraic expression for the word phrase?

Question

1) 9 less than the quotient of 6 and a number x

2) 8 less than the product of a number x and 4

Answer 1

1)

Quotient means division so start with (6/x) 

9 less than means subtract so subtract 9 from the quotient

 

Solution: (6/x)-9

 

 

2)

The product of a number mean multiplication so start with 4x

8 less than means subtract so subtract 8 from the product

 

Solution: 4x-8