Question

Nine times the difference of 5 and y

Answer 1

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Required answer:

9(5 - y)

Detailed explanation:

If we have the difference of two numbers, then we're subtracting these numbers. In this case, the numbers are 5 and y:

`\sf{5-y}`

Next, we multiply 9 times the difference, so we put 5 - y in parentheses:

`\sf{9(5-y)}`

`\hrulefill`

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Answer 2

9(5 - y)

Explanation:

• 9(?) → Nine times

• (? - ?) → the difference

• Nine times the difference of → 9(? - ?)

• The difference of 5 and y → (5 - y)

• Nine times the difference of 5 and y → 9(5 - y)