Write a numerical expression for the phrase and simplify it.
-9 less than the difference between 17 and -8
A) 8 - 17 - 9; -34
B) 9 - 17 - ( -8); 0
C) [ 17 - ( -8)] - 9; 16
D) -8 - 17 - 9; -34

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The correct expression is the difference between 17 and -8, which is $17 - (-8)$, and then 9 is subtracted from this result, giving $[17 - (-8)] - 9$. Simplifying, $17 + 8 = 25$, and $25 - 9 = 16$.

Write a Numerical Expression for the Phrase and Simplify It