Question Represent the following sentence as an algebraic expression, where "a number" is the letter x . \[ \text { A number is subtracted from } 6 \text {. } \] Answer Attempt 1 out of 2

When you take "a number" (which we've designated as \( x \)) away from \( 6 \), you're performing the operation of subtraction. So, the algebraic expression that represents this scenario is \( 6 - x \). It's a straightforward expression showing that we're starting with \( 6 \) and taking away whatever \( x \) represents! If you want to visualize it better, think of it like having six delicious cookies and then your friend comes along and takes \( x \) cookies away. How many cookies do you have left? That's exactly what \( 6 - x \) tells you! You're left with a quantity that depends on how many cookies (or the value of \( x \)) were taken!