Question

Which phrase represents this expression? (30 - 10) × 5

A. 5 times the difference of 30 and 10

B. 5 times the difference of 10 and 30

C.the difference of 30 and the product of 5 times 10

D.the difference of the product of 5 times 10 and 30

Answer 1

Explanation:

A - Since there are parenthesis on 30 and 10, you would want to find the difference between 30 and 10 first, and then multiply it by 5, hence getting you 5 times the difference of 30 and 10.