Decide whether the statement translates into an expression or an equation.
-$\frac { 8 } { 9 } \text { of a number }$
A)Equation
B)Expression

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This statement translates into an expression because it represents a mathematical phrase without an equality sign. It describes a quantity ($\frac { 8 } { 9 } $ of a number) without setting it equal to another quantity.

Decide Whether the Statement Translates into an Expression or an Equation