Question

Write each of the following statements as a mathematical expression. State whether the expression is linear or nonlinear.

a. Eleven subtracted from 3 times a number, and then the difference added to sixteen times a number.
b. Half of the sum of three and a number multiplied by itself two times.

Answer 1

(3x-11)+16y

Explanation:

Eleven subtracted from 3 times a number:

(3x-11)

Then the difference added to sixteen times a number:

+16y

The final equation is:

(3x-11)+16y

Answer 2

A. (11-3n)+16n
B. 1/2(3n+2n)