Question

Select the choice that translates the following verbal phrase correctly to algebra:

Answer 1

w + 15 since increased by 15 means add on

12y + 11 since product of 12 and y means multiply 12 and y = 12y

one half n - 16 since one half of n and decreased by 1 6 , subtract 16

2b - 6 since Corinne is 6 years younger represented by b - 6

sum of their ages = b + b - 6 = 2b - 6

9h + 40

$ 9 per hour for h hours = 9 × h = 9h plus the $ 40 from carpool