Writing an algebraic expression

Example #1

6 more than n

Key word : more than

More than indicates addition. Add the first number 6 to the second number n

The algebraic expression is  n + 6

Example #2

The difference of x and 9.

Key word : difference

Difference indicates subtraction. Start with the first number x. Then, subtract the second number 9.

The algebraic expression is x - 9

Example #3

two less than m.

Key word : less than

Less than indicates subtraction. Subtract the first number 2 from the second number m

The algebraic expression is  m - 2