Question

Write a numerical expression for each verbal phrase.

the total number of coins Kyle has if he has 12 quarters and 20 dimes
Question 5 options:

12 × 20

20 – 12

12 + 20

20 ÷ 12

Answer 1

The correct option is C) 12 + 20.

Explanation:

Consider the provided phrase.

The total number of coins Kyle has if he has 12 quarters and 20 dimes

Use "+" sign for and .

He has 12 quarters and 20 dimes can be written as:

`12+20`

The total number of coins are the sum of 2 quarters and 20 dimes

Thus, the required expression is

`12+20`

Hence, the correct option is C) 12 + 20.

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{12+20}`

You have
`12` of one type of coin and
`20` of another type of coin.

To find the total number of coins, you need to add the two values together.