Question

Write the algebraic expression described by the following English phrase. Use the variable name "y" to describe the unknown.six less than four times the sum of ten and a number

Answer 1

Step 1:

Let the number be y

Step 2:

Sum of ten and a number = y + 10

Step 3:

Four times the sum of ten and a number = 4( y + 10 )

Step 4:

six less than four times the sum of ten and a number = 4( y + 10) - 6

Final answer

4( y + 10 ) - 6