Question

ranslate the word phrase, the product of 2 and the difference of -2 and 8, into a numerical expression.O 2(-2 - 8)0 2(-2) + 80 2(-2) - 80 (-2) -8-2

Answer 1

ANSWER:

2(-2 - 8)

STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION:

The product is between 2 and the difference of -2 and 8, so 2 is one term and the difference of -2 and 8 is another.

The difference of -2 and 8 would be the subtraction between both numbers, finally it would be:

$(2)\cdot(-2-8)$

Therefore, the first option is the correct option.