Question

Ervin scores half as many points in a game as Larry. If Larry scored x points, write an expression to represent how many points Ervin scored.

A) 2x
B) 2 + x
C) x - 2
D) 1
2
x

Answer 1

Explanation:

D

Answer 2

Option D

Explanation:

Larry scored x points

Ervin scores half as many points in a game as Larry

We need to make an expression using the given statement

For larry points we use the variable x.

Half as many points means 1/2 as larry

Ervin = half as larry

Ervin scored
`(1)/(2)` of larry

Ervin scored
`(1)/(2)` x