Question

Which algebraic expression represents the phrase below?

Five times the difference of one-half of a number and two

Answer 1

5(1/2x - 2) ndlfalaezkzgyxottxlgx

Answer 2

`5((1)/(2)x-2)`

Explanation:

Given : Five times the difference of one-half of a number and two

To Find: Which algebraic expression represents the phrase below?

Solution :

Let the number be x

Now we are given that the difference of one-half of a number and two

`\Rightarrow (1)/(2)x-2`

Now we are given that Five times the difference of one-half of a number and two

So,
`5((1)/(2)x-2)`

Hence the algebraic expression represents the given phrase is
`5((1)/(2)x-2)`