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