Question

Write algebraic expression of this statement. " $3$ less than the product of $\mathrm{x}$and $\mathrm{y}$".

Answer 1

Product of $\mathrm{x}$and $\mathrm{y}$ $=\mathrm{x}\times \mathrm{y}=\mathrm{xy}$

$3$ less than the product of $\mathrm{x}$and $\mathrm{y}$$=\mathrm{xy}-3$

Thus, $\mathrm{xy}-3$ is the required answer