Which phrase represents this expression?

Question

(30−10)×5

Responses

5 times the difference of 30 and 10
5 times the difference of 30 and 10

the difference of the product of 5 times 10 and 30
the difference of the product of 5 times 10 and 30

the difference of 30 and the product of 5 times 10
the difference of 30 and the product of 5 times 10

5 times the difference of 10 and 30

Answer 1

The phrase that represents the expression \((30-10) \times 5\) is:

5 times the difference of 30 and 10

This accurately describes the mathematical operation being performed: finding the difference between 30 and 10 first, then multiplying that result by 5.