Question

Write the following algebraic expression, ( n - 20 ), in word form (form a mathematical statement):

a) n minus 20
b) 20 minus n
c) n decreased by 20
d) 20 increased by n

Answer 1

The expression (n - 20) can be written in word form as 'n decreased by 20'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression (n - 20) can be written in word form as 'n decreased by 20'. It represents the subtraction of 20 from the value of the variable n.

For example, if n is 25, 'n decreased by 20' would mean subtracting 20 from 25, resulting in a value of 5.