Question

Which algebraic expression represents “the difference of fifty-four and seven times a number”?
54 minus 7 n
StartFraction 54 Over 7 n EndFraction
7 minus 54 n
54 + 7 n

Answer 1

The phrase “the difference of fifty-four and seven times a number” can be interpreted as "fifty-four minus seven times a number."

So, if we let the number be represented by \( n \), the correct algebraic expression is:

\[ 54 - 7n \]

Thus, the solution is: **54 minus 7n**.