Question

Translate the expression 3x^2 + 2y + 1/2 into written form.

a) Three times the square of x plus twice y plus one-half
b) 3x squared plus 2y plus one-half
c) 3x squared plus 2 times y plus one-half
d) 3 times the square of x plus 2 times y plus one-half

Answer 1

The correct translation of the expression 3x^2 + 2y + 1/2 into written form is: d) 3 times the square of x plus 2 times y plus one-half.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct translation of the expression 3x^2 + 2y + 1/2 into written form is:

d) 3 times the square of x plus 2 times y plus one-half

This translation accurately represents the given expression. You can think of it as multiplying 3 by x^2, then adding 2 times y, and finally adding one-half.