What is the expression and value of "six less than nine times the sum of a number and eight" when n = 5? 9 (n 8) minus 6; when n = 5, the value is 111. 6 minus 9 (n 8); when n = 5, the value is 111. 9 (n) 8 minus 6; when n = 5, the value is 47. 6 minus 9 (n) 8; when n = 5, the value is 47.