Write an expression for the sequence of operations described below. \( r \) minus the difference of \( q \) and 9 Do not simplify any part of the expression.

The expression for the sequence of operations can be written as: \( r - (q - 9) \) This captures the action of subtracting the difference of \( q \) and 9 from \( r \) without any simplification. To put it in a different light, think of it as taking \( r \) and first finding out how much less \( q \) is than 9, then subtracting that entire amount from \( r \). It’s like a relay race where \( r \) hands off the baton to the difference before completing the race!