Question

Translate the algebraic expression shown below into a verbal expression.

Fraction with variable x in numerator and 4 in the denominator.

A. The sum of four and some number
B. The product of some number and four
C. The difference of four and some number
D. The quotient of some number and four

Answer 1

x/4

D. The quotient of some number and four

Answer 2

Hi there! The answer is D. The quotient of some number and four.

In the algebraic expression we can see a numerator (the x) and a denominator (which is 4). Therefore, we can conclude we are dealing with a fraction. When dealing with a fraction, we divide numbers, this is called a quotient. Hence, we divide a number by four. In other words: our outcome is the quotient of some number and four. Your answer is D.