Translate the phrase to an algebraic expression. If no variable is given, use x as the variable. 680 fewer than the entire population p
A) $p + 8$
B) $p - 80$
C) $p + 680$
D) $p - 680$
E) none of these

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"680 fewer than the entire population p" translates to $p-680$ because we are subtracting 680 from the population. Therefore, the correct choice is D, which matches the expression.

Translate the Phrase to an Algebraic Expression p+8p + 8p+8 B) p−80p - 80p−80

Translate the Phrase to an Algebraic Expression $p + 8$ B) $p - 80$