Question

What is an algebraic expression for each word phrase?a. 16 more than a number nb. 22 less than a number nc. 3 times a number nd. the quotient of a number n and 12

Answer 1

The Solution:

We are asked to write out an algebraic expression for each of the following statements:

a.

16 more than a number n

$n+16$

b.

22 less than a number n

$n-22$

c.

3 times a number n

$3n$

d.

the quotient of a number n and 12

$\frac{n}{12}$