Translate the word phrase into an algebraic expression. Explain what the variable represents.42 fewer than the number of text messages

A. t - 42, where t represents the number of text messages
B. 42t, where t represents the number of text messages
C. 42 - t, where t represents the number of text messages
D. 42 ÷ t, where t represents the number of text messages


Answer: A

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