Question

Translate the verbal phrase: 5 plus the quotient of x and 15.

A) 5 + (x - 15)
B) 5 + 15
C) 5 + 1/5
D) 5 - 15 = 2

Answer 1

The verbal phrase '5 plus the quotient of x and 15' translates to the mathematical expression 5 + (x / 15), which is not listed in the provided options. The given choices do not accurately represent the phrase.

Step-by-step explanation:

The verbal phrase '5 plus the quotient of x and 15' can be translated into a mathematical expression. The word 'plus' indicates addition, while 'the quotient of x and 15' indicates division between x and 15. Therefore, the correct translation of the phrase is 5 added to the result of x divided by 15.

The correct mathematical expression for this verbal phrase is therefore:

5 + (x / 15)

However, this option is not provided in the choices given. If we must choose from the provided options, none of them correctly represents the phrase. The closest incorrect option provided in the list is 5 + (x - 15), but it incorrectly uses subtraction instead of division.