Question

Which steps can be taken to translate the phrase “the difference in the number of servings and four”? Check all that apply.

Replace “the difference” with subtraction.

Replace “the number of servings” with a variable, x.

Replace “four” with 4.

Replace “the difference” with addition.

Write the expression x minus 4.

Write the expression 4 minus x.

Answer 1

`Difference` represents subtraction.

Answer 2

So we cannot replace `difference` with addition.

What’s another choice we are able to cross out? o: