Example Solution: The difference between a number r and the number 31
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Our approach to representing the given algebraic expression verbally will be to break it down into terms and operation.
r - 31In this expression, one term is being subtracted from another term. When finding a word phrase for this, we will start with the operation, which, since terms are subtracted, can be referred to as a difference.
Algebraic Term
Verbal Translation
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The difference between
r
a number r
31
the number 31
Now that we have translated each of the pieces, let's bring it all together.
r - 31 [0.8em]
The difference between
a numberr and the number31
Please note that it is often possible to express the same algebraic operations multiple ways, so our translation is only one of multiple possible correct translations.
