Question

Write the phrase as an expression. The difference of a number x and 6.4

Answer 1

$\huge\text{Answer:}$

$\huge\mathrm{6.4-x}\checkmark$

$\huge\text{Solution:}$

The difference of two or more numbers simply means we subtract these numbers.

For example, the difference of 10 and 7 is 3.

Now, let's write the difference of x and 6.4 as an expression:

$\huge\mathrm{6.4-x}$ (Answer)

Hope you find it helpful.

Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.

$\bold{-MistySparkles^**^*}$

Answer 2

Answer:

6.4 - x

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive difference is the bigger number- the smaller number

Negative difference is the smaller number- the bigger number

In this case, we do not know which is bigger so it is advisable to go for the known number- the unknown number. that is 6.4 - x