Question

Which of the following expressions does not represent "four more than one-third x"?

Options:
1/3x + 4
x/3 + 4
1/4x + 3

Please explain well so I can understand it. Thanks! :)

Answer 1

1/4x + 3

Explanation:

The question said one-third(1/3) not one-fourth(1/4).

1/3x + 4 can also be written as x/3 + 4.

Answer 2

1/4x + 3

Explanation:

expressions does not represent "four more than one-third x"

1/3x + 4 --- No.

x/3 + 4 --- No.

1/4x + 3 --- Yes. it does not represent 4 + 1/3x. you can tell it by +3