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Question

directions:write an algebraic expression for each phrase.

1.1/3 of y

2. 9 less than the product of 5 and y

3.12 decreased by the quotient of x and 2

Answer 1

1/3y

5y-9

x/2-12

Answer 2

1.) you can substitute 1 for y so the answer would be y/3

2.) first you get the product of 5 and y which is 5y. then you subtract 9 from it. so the answer is 5y - 9

3.) the quotient of x and 2 is x/2. decreased by 12 is (x/2) - 1. the parentheses are needed otherwise your answer will be incorrect.

for short:

1.) y/3

2.) 5y - 9

3.) (x/2) - 12

Answer 3

1. y/3

2. 5y - 9

3. 12 - (x/2)