Translate the word phrase into a variable expression. The quotient of a number and 4 are increased by 5.

a. n+5/4

b. 4n+5

c. n4+5

d. 4/n+5

1. So we need to convert the given word phrase in to a variable expression.

Word phrase uses words to express a certain equation, while variable expression, uses variables to express an equation.

=> the quotient of a number and 4 are increased by 5.

let’s take it one by one.

=> quotient = division, this the quotient of a number (unknown number) and 4

=> n/4 or 4/n

=> increased = add, thus increased by 5

=> + 5

Thus the correct answer is 4/n + 5