Question

I am supposed to write 'Half of the difference between a and b, where a is bigger than b' as an expression but I don't understand how. Can I please have an explanation on how and why?

Answer 1

Answer:
`\bold{(1)/(2)(a-b)}`

Explanation:

"half" means
`(1)/(2)`

"of" means multiply

"difference" means subtract

half of the difference between a and b

`(1)/(2)` × ( a - b )

`\large\boxed{(1)/(2)(a-b)}`