Question

The length of the top of a computer desk is 2 1/4 feet longer than it’s width. If it’s width measures y feet, express its length as an algebraic expression in y

Answer 1

The Algebraic expression form of length is
`(9)/(4) +y`.

Explanation:

Given:

Width = y ft

The length of the top of a computer desk is 2 1/4 feet longer than it’s width.

Length (l) =
`2(1)/(4) +y`

We need to find the algebraic expression form of length

But
`2(1)/(4)` can be Rewritten as
`(9)/(4)`

Length (l) =
`(9)/(4) +y`

Hence the Algebraic expression form of length is
`(9)/(4) +y`.