Question

Desmond is 2 inches taller than Niki.

If we let ___ represent Niki's height in inches, write an algebraic expression for Desmond's height.

Answer 1

H represents Nikki's height

H+2 is the equation for Desmond's height

Answer 2

(x+2)

Explanation:

Given :Desmond is 2 inches taller than Niki .

To Find : If we let ___ represent Niki's height in inches, write an algebraic expression for Desmond's height.

Solution:

Let x be the height of Niki

Now we are given that Desmond is 2 inches taller than Niki .

So, Desmond's height = (x+2) inches

Hence an algebraic expression for Desmond's height is (x+2) inches .