2y + 4 is the expression for twice a number y increased by 4
Solution:
Given statement is:
Twice a number y increased by 4
Let us convert the given statement into algebraic expression
Let the number be "y"
In the given statement,
Twice a number means "y" is multiplied by 2
"Twice a number" is translated as 2y
Also,
"Increased by" means added, Which means 2y is added to 4
Therefore,
Twice a number y increased by 4 is translated as 2y + 4
Thus the final equation becomes: 2y + 4