Question

Ali writes the expression "half of the sum of $9$ and a number." Write an algebraic expression that is equivalent to Ali's expression. Write a second algebraic expression that is different from, but equivalent to, your first expression.

Answer 1

1 ÷ 2(9 + x)

4.5 + 0.5x

Explanation:

Given that

We write the expression i.e. half of the sum of $9 and a number

Here we need to write the two expression that is different from each other

So,

Let us assume the number be x.

Now The first equation depend on the information given will be:

= 1 ÷ 2(9 + x)

And, The second equation is

= (9 + x) ÷ 2

= 4.5 + 0.5x