Question

Write a word phrase that describes the algebraic expression 12m + 3.4 = 9

Answer 1

Answer: The sum of twelve times a number m and 3.4 is equal to 9.

Explanation:

The givens are an algebraic expression 12m + 3.4 = 9. We need to put this in words.

So here is how we do it:

The sum of twelve times a number m and 3.4 is equal to 9.

OR you can say:

9 is equal to the sum of a number m twelve times and 3.4.

Answer 2

Lola has 12 times m total cakes. Adrian has 3 and a quarter left of cake. If they add theirs together they get 9. What is the value of m?

Explanation:

Lola has 12 times m total cakes. Adrian has 3 and a quarter left of cake. If they add theirs together they get 9. What is the value of m?