Translate the following phrases into algebraic expressions. Explain, in complete sentences, the difference between the two.
(1.) The difference of 3 and x times 2
(2.) 3 times x minus 2

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Translate the following phrases into algebraic expressions. Explain, in complete sentences, the difference between the two.  
(1.) The difference of 3 and x times 2 
(2.) 3 times x minus 2

anonymous · Answer

Do you know how to put this into numbers?

anonymous · Answer

The difference means subtraction and times means multiplication.

anonymous · Answer

Isn't it 2(4+x) = 2 * 4x
8 + 2x

anonymous · Answer

I'm afraid not. The first one says the difference of 3 and x times 2. 

This would be written as 3 + x(2)

anonymous · Answer

Oops I am sorry that would be 3 - x(2)

anonymous · Answer

So, wouldn't the second equation be 3(x-2)?

anonymous · Answer

You got it. (: