SOLUTION: Write an algebraic expression for "three times the difference of a number x and 5"

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Question 152915: Write an algebraic expression for "three times the difference of a number x and 5"
Found 2 solutions by mangopeeler07, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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"three times the difference of a number x and 5"

"difference" means subtraction. so the difference between x and 5 would be x-5.

three times that difference would be 3%28x-5%29.

Answer: 3%28x-5%29

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"three times the difference of a number x and 5" ---> 3%28x-5%29