Question

How do you write a verbal expression for the algebraic expression `8*(5-3)`?

Answer 1

"Eight times the positive difference between five and three."
or
"Sixteen"

Explanation:

Expression `= 8*(5-3)`

First consider the term in parentheses. We can express this in text as, "the positive difference between five and three."
Which equals `2`

Then, Expression `= 8 xx` this result. We can express this in text as, "Eight times ...."
Which equals `8xx2=16`

Hence, the expression is, "Eight times the positive difference between five and three." or simply "Sixteen"