How do you write word phrases for these expressions: $w - 5$ $w-5$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-20T18:57:49

Find the difference between a number and $5$ $5$

The operation being done is subtraction.

In words this is described by the word 'difference.

"What is the difference between a number, $w and 5$ $w and 5$ ?"

How do you write word phrases for these expressions: w−5w-5?