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OpenStudy (niahloves):

Which math expression represents the phrase? 8 times the difference of a number and 3 A. 8 · (n – 3) B. 8 · n – 3 C. 8 · (n ÷ 3) D. 8 · (n + 3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C.

OpenStudy (niahloves):

can you explain to me how it is c?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, i mean a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since the difference means subtraction, sorry!

OpenStudy (niahloves):

so i think it is A or B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. Because the question says 8 times the difference of (a number and 3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does this make sense now?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B. Would mean 8 times a number minus 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

in that order.

OpenStudy (niahloves):

ok thanks for helping

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Glad I could help.

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