Question

Suzy found the difference of x and 4 and then divided by 2. Write an algebraic expression to represent this word phrase.

Answer 1

Answer: $\dfrac{(x-4)}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

In algebra , We use algebraic expression to represent word phrase.

For example : 7 is added to p is written as " $7+p$ "

-8 is multiplied by p  is written as " $-8p$ "

The statement : Suzy found the difference of x and 4 and then divided by 2.

First we express the difference of x and 4 as $(x-4)$

Then, we express entire statement : "difference of x and 4 and then divided by 2" =$\dfrac{(x-4)}{2}$

Hence, the algebraic expression to represent this word phrase:  $\dfrac{(x-4)}{2}$