Question

Translate the following word phrase into an algebraic expression: nine times the difference of 5 and y

Answer 1

`9*(5-y)`

Explanation:

In this problem, we are expected to write/express the given statement in algebra notation. that is using mathematical expression letters and symbols to express word problem

Hence: nine times the difference of 5 and y

1. the difference of 5 and y= (5-y)

2. 9*(5-y)

Hence the expression is given as
`9*(5-y)`