Write the phrase using numbers, literals, and the basic operation of subtraction :
$y$ less than the sum of $x$ and $8$

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Writing the expression
Given phrase is $y$ less than the sum of $x$ and $8$
Sum of $x$ and $8$ $\Rightarrow$ $x + 8$
$y$ less than the sum of $x$ and $8$ $\Rightarrow$ $(x + 8) - y$
Hence, the required expression is $(x + 8) - y$ .

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