Let's solve the problem step-by-step:
1. Understand the Given Information:
- We are given a certain number [tex]\( n \)[/tex].
- This number [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is 6 more than a second number.
2. Translate the Information into an Equation:
- Let the second number be represented as [tex]\( x \)[/tex].
- Since [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is 6 more than the second number [tex]\( x \)[/tex], we can write the relationship as:
[tex]\[
n = x + 6
\][/tex]
3. Isolate the Second Number [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
- To find [tex]\( x \)[/tex] in terms of [tex]\( n \)[/tex], we need to rearrange the equation:
[tex]\[
x = n - 6
\][/tex]
4. Conclusion:
- The expression for the second number in terms of [tex]\( n \)[/tex] is [tex]\( n - 6 \)[/tex].
So, the correct expression that represents the second number is [tex]\( \boxed{n - 6} \)[/tex].
