Which of the following represents the equation: 6(a - b) = 36?
A. Six times a minus b equals 36.
B. Six times the difference of a and b equals 36.
C. One sixth of the difference of a and b equals 36.
D. Six minus a and b equals 36.

Question

Which of the following represents the equation: 6(a - b) = 36?
	A.	Six times a minus b equals 36.
	B.	Six times the difference of a and b equals 36.
	C.	One sixth of the difference of a and b equals 36.
	D.	Six minus a and b equals 36.

anonymous · Answer

B, keeps the order of operations satisfied

anonymous · Answer

B. Six times the difference of a and b equals 36.
because ( a -b ) grouped together!