Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
50 less than twice a number
Use the variable to represent the unknown number.

To translate “50 less than twice a number” into an algebraic expression, start with “twice a number,” which can be expressed as . Then subtract 50 from that: the complete expression is .

If you stumble upon similar phrases in the future, remember that “less than” indicates subtraction and requires careful attention to the order of the terms. For example, if the phrase said “twice the number less than 50,” the expression would be instead.