Question

Which phrase describes the algebraic expression 7/8y-3

1)seven-eighths of a number minus three
2)the quotient of eight-sevenths and three
3)the product of seven-eighths and three
4)the sum of seven-eighths of a number and three​

Answer 1

A is the answer

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is

1. Seven-eighths of a number minus three

Explanation:

in this case unknown number is "y"

the best format to present the expression for proper reading is as follows

`(7)/(8y) -3`

So we can now read the expression as "seven- 8th of a number y, minus the integer number 3"