Question

Translate the phrase into a variable expression. Use the letter d to name the

Answer 1

Answer:

Let's call $d$ the number of dollars Paul owers.

Notice that the word "minus" refers to a difference.

So, basically, we just need to subtract 18 from the variable as follows

$d-18$

Therefore, the expression which represents the number of dollars Paul owes minus 18 is $d-18$