Answer :
To write an English phrase for the mathematical statement [tex]\(165 - 55\)[/tex], we need to describe the operation being performed in words. The mathematical expression involves subtraction, where 55 is being subtracted from 165. Let's evaluate each provided phrase:
1. "165 less than 55": This phrase is incorrect. It suggests that we start with 55 and then subtract 165 from it, which is not what the expression [tex]\(165 - 55\)[/tex] means.
2. "Subtract 55 from 165": This is a correct interpretation. It directly translates the operation of taking 55 away from 165.
3. "55 decreased by 165": This phrase is also incorrect. It suggests the opposite operation, meaning starting with 55 and reducing it by 165.
4. "The difference of 55 and 165": This can be somewhat ambiguous but is often used interchangeably in math to denote subtraction. However, to be more accurate based on common phrasing, it typically implies subtracting the second number from the first, which aligns with [tex]\(55 - 165\)[/tex] instead.
In conclusion, the appropriate English phrase for the expression [tex]\(165 - 55\)[/tex] is:
- "Subtract 55 from 165"
1. "165 less than 55": This phrase is incorrect. It suggests that we start with 55 and then subtract 165 from it, which is not what the expression [tex]\(165 - 55\)[/tex] means.
2. "Subtract 55 from 165": This is a correct interpretation. It directly translates the operation of taking 55 away from 165.
3. "55 decreased by 165": This phrase is also incorrect. It suggests the opposite operation, meaning starting with 55 and reducing it by 165.
4. "The difference of 55 and 165": This can be somewhat ambiguous but is often used interchangeably in math to denote subtraction. However, to be more accurate based on common phrasing, it typically implies subtracting the second number from the first, which aligns with [tex]\(55 - 165\)[/tex] instead.
In conclusion, the appropriate English phrase for the expression [tex]\(165 - 55\)[/tex] is:
- "Subtract 55 from 165"
