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21 November, 00:34

Do the phrases 6 less a number and 6 less than a number mean the same thing?

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  1. 21 November, 00:40
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    6 less a number implies 6 decreased by a certain number

    that would be 6-n where n is the number

    6 less than a number implies a number decreased by 6

    that would be n-6 where n is the number

    so they probably don't mean the same thing
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