-of-6-and-x-which-algebraic-expression-accurately-represents-that-phrase-and-why

Question

Consider the following phrase: "a number decreased by the difference of 6 and x." Which algebraic expression accurately represents this phrase?

Accepted Answer

n - (6 - x)

Answer

n - 6 - x

Answer

(n - 6) - x

Answer

6 - (x - n)