Question

Which of the following best describes the algebraic expression x/14-3? A. A number divided by fourteen minus three b. Fourteen divided by a number minus three c. A number divided by fourteen less than three d. Fourteen divided by a number less than 3

Answer 1

I would say A. A number divided by fourteen minus three

Answer 2

Option A

Explanation:

The given algebraic expression is
`(x)/(14) - 3`

Let x be any number.

So the best explanation is given by option A, that is, a number is divided by 14 minus three.

We cannot consider option B because 14 is not divided but it is the divisor of x in the expression.

We cannot consider option C because
`(x)/(14)` is not subtracted from 3.

Again, we cannot consider option D because 14 is not divided but the divisor of x in the expression.