Question

Complete the word phrase for each expression.

1. The _________ of a number x and 8.1
2. The ____________ of 10 ___________ a number x and 9
3. The quotient of ____________ and 3
4. 1 ____________ the product of _____________

Answer 1

The phrases translate mathematical operations into verbal language: 'product' is multiplication, 'difference' is subtraction, and 'quotient' is division, corresponding to the algebraic expressions with a number x.

Step-by-step explanation:

Completing the word phrase for each expression involves translating the algebraic operations into verbal language.

1. The product of a number x and 8.1.
2. The difference of 10 minus a number x and 9.
3. The quotient of a number and 3.
4. 1 minus the product of a number and another number.

Each phrase uses a keyword that signifies a specific mathematical operation: 'product' implies multiplication, and 'difference' and 'quotient' imply subtraction and division, respectively.