An algebraic EXPRESSION will not have an equal sign so it will not be letter a or b.
Since it's algebraic it will have numbers, VARIABLES, and symbols. Letter C
you have to convert meters to centi-meters first;
800m = 80000 cm & 154m = 15400 cm
Now, Substitute that in your original equation;
80035 cm - 15449
64586 cm
Don is eight,jay is nine,and,and Bret is 10.
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