Write an algebraic expression for the phrase "thirty less than the product of a number y and four".

30 - (y*4)

Step-by-step explanation:

replace thirty with 30. less than is - (minus). the product of a number y and four. replace four with 4. the product is the answer of the multiplication problem. so the multiplication problem here would be y*4. so the full answer is

30 - (y*4)

Answer: Y * 4 - 30 I believe is the correct expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

30 less is - 30 of a number.

The product of Y and 4 looks like Y * 4.

The expression will as a result equal Y * 4 - 30.

It can also look like 4y - 30.