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 length as an algebraic expression in y is
`y   + (2(1)/(4) )` ft

Explanation:

The measure of the width of the computer desk = y feet

The measure of the length of the desk = width + 2 1/4 ft

⇒Measure of Length =
`y   + (2(1)/(4) )` ft

Hence, the length as an algebraic expression in y is
`y   + (2(1)/(4) )` ft