Write a word phrase for each algebraic expression.

14.1 - w

and

z/8 - 9

fourteen and one tenth minus an unknown quantity

nine less than an unknown quantity divided by 8

To write a word phrase for each algebraic expression, we need to represent the mathematical operations using words.

1. 14.1 - w:
The word phrase for this expression can be "Fourteen point one minus w."

2. z/8 - 9:
The word phrase for this expression can be "The quotient of z divided by 8 minus 9."