Write an algebra expression for the word expression for nine less than the sum of X and 5

(x + 5) - 9

Step-by-step explanation:

An expression is a mathematical phrase that contains a variable and a constant, but not an equal sign. Using key words from the given verbal expression, we can make an algebraic expresion:

'nine less than' = subtract 9 or - 9

'the sum of x and 5' = addition of 'x' and '5' or x + 5

put them together: (x + 5) - 9