Question

Select the choice that translates the following verbal phrase correctly to algebra:

the difference of m and 7 increased by 15

Answer 1

The required translation in algebraic form is
`(m-7)+15`.

Explanation:

Given : Expression 'the difference of m and 7 increased by 15'.

To find : Select the choice that translates the following verbal phrase correctly to algebra ?

Solution :

Writing the expression in algebraic form is

The difference of m and 7 i.e.
`m-7`.

The difference of m and 7 increased by 15 i.e.
`(m-7)+15`

Therefore, the required translation in algebraic form is
`(m-7)+15`.

Answer 2

the answer is as follows: (m - 7) + 15