Question

Write a verbal description of the algebraic expression without using the variable.

y + 11
eleven multiplied by a number
the factor of a number and eleven
a number decreased by eleven
the ratio of eleven and a number
the sum of a number and eleven

Answer 1

the sum of a number and eleven

Explanation:

y + 11

eleven (11) multiplied (·) by a number (y) → 11·y

the factor ( for example x) of a number(y) and eleven (11) → x · ( 11y)

a number(y) decreased(-) by eleven(11) → y - 11

the ratio (/) of eleven(11) and a number (y) → 11/y

the sum (+) of a number ( y ) and eleven (11) → y +11