Question

Which verbal expression best describes the algebraic expression 2x ÷ 4?

The sum of two and some number divided by four
The product of some number and four divided by two
The quotient of two and some number times four
The quotient of two times some number and four

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The quotient of two times some number and four.

Explanation:

1. Let's find the correct verbal expression that best describes teh algrbraic expression 2x ÷ 4

Answer A. It's not correct because 2x is not a sum.

Answer B. Not accurate. It's the product of some number (x) and two, not four and it's divided by four not by two.

Answer C. Incorrect. It's not the quotient of two and some number times four.

Answer D. This is the correct one. It's actually the quotient of two times some number (x) and four.