Question

Write a word phrase to represent the numerical expression below. 5+ (17-8)

Answer 1

This expression would be spoken as: "the sum of five and the difference of seventeen and eight."

I hope this is what you were looking for.h

Answer 2

Jimmy asked me for 8 of my 17 cookies so i gave them to him which left me with nine so I went to the store and got 5 which gives me 14

I really dont get what your asking but I hope this helps you. If it doesn't please ask me for help ;)