Question

Which of the following expressions represents "the difference of 8 and n"?

-8n
n - 8
8-n

Answer 1

Answer: n - 8

Step-by-step explanation: The difference of 8 and n = n - 8

Because the value of n can be more than 8 and according to subtraction it is bigger no. - smaller no.

Which is n - 8

∴ The correct answer is option B = n - 8

Answer 2

Hello there!

The expression: 8-n represents the difference of 8 and n since the 8 would be number that n is subtracted from.