Question

What is the algebraic expression for the word phrase "eight times the difference of h and five"?

A) 5 - 8h
B) 8h - 5
C) 8(h - 5)
D) 8(5 - h)

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

eight times : 8*

the difference of h and 5 : (h-5)

eight times the difference of h and five: 8(h-5)