Question

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)

Answer 1

C.

Answer 2

can you explain to me how it is c?

Answer 3

No, i mean a

Answer 4

Since the difference means subtraction, sorry!

Answer 5

so i think it is A or B

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

Does this make sense now?

Answer 8

B. Would mean 8 times a number minus 3.

Answer 9

in that order.

Answer 10

ok thanks for helping

Answer 11

Its A

Answer 12

Glad I could help.