Translate the verbal model into a mathematical model. 8 less than the square of a number
A) $\sqrt { x } - 8$
B) $8 - \sqrt { x }$
C) $8 - x ^ { 2 }$
D) $x ^ { 2 } - 8$

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The correct translation of "8 less than the square of a number" is $x^2 - 8$, where $x^2$ represents the square of the number and "- 8" indicates 8 less than that square.

Translate the Verbal Model into a Mathematical Model x−8\sqrt { x } - 8x​−8

Translate the Verbal Model into a Mathematical Model $\sqrt { x } - 8$