3 less than the product of 9 and a number
4 x 3 = 12. Therefore, any number less than 12 is less than the product of 4 and 3.
5-3(6)
-3
13n - 3
-1
15
It is 3n - 5.
3x - 3
the number is less than or equal to -3
1 * (1-4) = 1*(-3) = -3
Expressed algebraically, this would be equal to 3x - 3.