q increased by the difference between 18 times q and 5
Take this algebraic expression in parts.
18 times q:
18q
The difference between 18 times q and 5 means we subtract 5 from 18q:
18q - 5
q increased by the difference between 18 times q and 5 means we add 18q - 5 to q:
q + (18q - 5)
q + 18q - 5
IF we want to simplify, we group like terms:
19q - 5
Take this algebraic expression in parts.
18 times q:
18q
The difference between 18 times q and 5 means we subtract 5 from 18q:
18q - 5
q increased by the difference between 18 times q and 5 means we add 18q - 5 to q:
q + (18q - 5)
q + 18q - 5
IF we want to simplify, we group like terms:
19q - 5