Question

b. Write an algebraic expression for the word phrase below. Is your expression adifference or a quotient? Explain.subtract a numberx from 15 and then divide by 2

Answer 1

Answer:

Expression: (15 - x)/2

It is a Quotient

Explanation:

The expression that represents: 'subtract a number x from 15' is:

15 - x

And if we then divide by 2, we get:

$\frac{15-x}{2}$

Therefore, the expression of the word phrase subtract a number x from 15 and then divide by 2 is:

$\frac{15-x}{2}$

So, this expression is a quotient because it is represented with a fraction.