Respuesta :

y=27-x will be your answer y represents what the outcome will be and x represents the number 27 is being decreased by

Answer:

27 - x

Step-by-step explanation:

Here we have to convert the verbal expression to algebraic expression.

Given verbal expression is " 27 decreased by a number."

We know don't know the number. Let's assume "x" be unknown number.

Key word "Decreased" represents "Subtraction" represented by "-"

27 decreased by a  number = 27 - x

Therefore, the answer is "27 - x"