Write an English phrase that would translate into the following mathematical expression. 8(2-6)
Which of the following is equivalent to the expression 8(z - 6)??

B. 8 times the difference of a number z and 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Translate (z - 6)

z = a number z

- = difference

6 = six

(z - 6) = The difference between a number z and 6

Step 2: Translate 8(z - 6)

(z - 6) = The difference between a number z and 6

Since we are distributing the 8, we are multiplying.

8 times the difference of a number z and 6

the answer is 24

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