Problem 44
Write each word phrase as an algebraic expression, using \(x\) as the variable. Seven subtracted from a number
Problem 45
Write each word phrase as an algebraic expression, using x as the variable. A number subtracted from seven
Problem 46
Find each difference. $$ 8-13 $$
Problem 47
Write each word phrase as an algebraic expression, using \(x\) as the variable. The difference between a number and 8
Problem 51
Students often say "Absolute value is always positive." Is this true? Explain.
Problem 51
Write each word phrase as an algebraic expression, using \(x\) as the variable. The product of 6 and four less than a number
Problem 52
Find each difference. $$ -9-5 $$
Problem 56
Select the lesser of the two given numbers. \(-16,-17\)
Problem 65
Find each difference. $$ 3.4-(-8.2) $$
Problem 67
Write each word statement as an equation. Use \(x\) as the variable. Find all solutions from the set \(\\{2,4,6,8,10\\} .\) See Example 5 The sum of a number and 8 is \(18 .\)