Write the phrase using numbers, literals, and the basic operation of subtraction :
$7$ less than a literal $x$

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Writing the expression
Given phrase is $7$ less than a literal $x$
Thus $7$ less than $x$ can be written as $x - 7$
Hence, the required expression is $x - 7$

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