Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.
-Some number minus 51
A)x - 51
B)51
C)51x
D)x + 51

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phrase "some number minus 51" can be translated into "x - 51" in mathematical expression, where x represents the unknown number being referred to. "A number minus 51" can be translated as "x minus 51" in mathematical expression. Therefore, the correct choice is A, which is x - 51.

Write the Phrase as a Mathematical Expression