The "difference of 20 and a number" (x) would be written as: 20 - x
Then, "triple" (or 3 times) this difference would be written as: 3(20 - x)
Using the distributive property, this can also be written as: 60 - 3x
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The "difference of 20 and a number" (x) would be written as: 20 - x
Then, "triple" (or 3 times) this difference would be written as: 3(20 - x)
Using the distributive property, this can also be written as: 60 - 3x
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