Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.
-148 fewer than some number
A)148
B)x - 148
C)x + 148
D)148x

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The phrase "148 fewer than some number" means subtracting 148 from that unknown number, which can be represented as x - 148. Therefore, the best choice is B. "148 fewer than some number" can be translated to "x minus 148" in mathematical terms. Therefore, the best choice is B: x - 148.

Write the Phrase as a Mathematical Expression