Question

Which expression represents “2 times the difference of x and 5”?

Answer 1

2 · (x - 5)

Explanation:

2 · (x - 5)

2 ·

"2 times"

when multiplication- or "times" is said, it can be shown in multiple ways. Multiplication can be shown as a×b , a·b , (a)(b)

(x - 5)

"difference of x and 5"

when difference is noted, the first number listed is the one written first. The difference between 2 and x is ( 2 - x ); the difference between x and 2 is ( x - 2).

Answer 2

2(x-5)

Explanation:

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