Write an algebraic expression for each word expressions

1. the sum of 5 and a number x

2. 11 decreased by n

3. The quotient of - 9 and y?

4. Twice a number, minus 13

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Sadie Harding

3 March, 15:09

Write an algebraic expression for each word expressions

1. the sum of 5 and a number x

2. 11 decreased by n

3. The quotient of - 9 and y?

4. Twice a number, minus 13

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Ashlynn Wilkinson · Answer 1

Solving these is quite simple; think of "a number" as a value of either n or x (depending on personal preference) then just find the operations being done based on key words; 1. Sum = addition so it is x+5 2. Decrease = subtraction so it is 11-n 3. Quotient = division so it is - 9/y 4. Twice = multiply by two, minus = subtract, so it is 2n-13

Write an algebraic expression for each word expressions1. the sum of 5 and a number x2. 11 decreased by n3. The quotient of - 9 and y?4. Twice a number, minus 13

Write an algebraic expression for each word expressions

1. the sum of 5 and a number x

2. 11 decreased by n

3. The quotient of - 9 and y?

4. Twice a number, minus 13