Question

the verbal expression \the difference of a number y and 3\ is written as \\(y + 3\\)

true
false

Explanation:

Identify the verbal phrase

Using the Algebraic Translations knowledge point
The given verbal expression is "the difference of a number \(y\) and \(3\)".

Translate the operation

Using the Translating Expressions knowledge point
The word "difference" indicates subtraction between the first term \(y\) and the second term \(3\), which is written as:

$$ y - 3 $$

Compare with the given expression

Using the Translating Expressions knowledge point
The statement claims the expression is written as \(y + 3\). Since \(y - 3
eq y + 3\), the statement is false.

Answer:

• True
• (B) False (Correct answer)