Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

$9*(5-y)$

Step-by-step 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 $9*(5-y)$