Question

Write an algebraic expression for a number squared divided by 2 and added to 16

Answer 1

$\frac{x^2}{2} + 16$ is the algebraic expression for a number squared divided by 2 and added to 16

Solution:

Given that the statement is: A number squared divided by 2 and added to 16

We have to write the algebraic expression

Let us understand the given statement

Let the number be "x"

"Number squared " means x is squared $\rightarrow x^2$

So, x squared divided by 2 and added to 16

Which is translated into algebraic expression as:

$\frac{x^2}{2} + 16$

Thus the algebraic expression is found