Question

Write the expression that represents the phrase,

"two times the difference of a number and 17."
Use x as the variable.

Answer 1

2x + 17

Explanation:

Answer 2

2(x-17).

Explanation:

The given phrase is "two times the difference of a number and 17."

We need to find the expression for given phrase.

Let x be the unknown variable.

Difference is denoted by "-" symbol.

Time is denoted by "×" symbol.

Difference of a number and 17 = x-17

Two times the difference of a number and 17 = 2×(x-17) = 2(x-17)

Therefore, the required expression is 2(x-17).