Question 2, 2.5.31Points: 0 of 1Translate the phrase to an algebraic expression. Let x represent the unknown numbera fourth of a numberThe algebraic expression isUse integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression
Q. Question 2, 2.5.31Points: 0 of 1Translate the phrase to an algebraic expression. Let x represent the unknown numbera fourth of a numberThe algebraic expression isUse integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression
Understand the phrase: Understand the phrase "a fourth of a number."A fourth of a number means we need to divide the number by 4. In algebra, we represent "a number" with a variable, which is given as x in this problem. So, a fourth of x is x divided by 4.
Translate into algebraic expression: Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression.To represent "a fourth of a number" algebraically, we write it as x/4 or 41×x.
Check for errors: Check for any mathematical errors.The translation of the phrase "a fourth of a number" to an algebraic expression is straightforward and does not involve complex calculations. The expression 4x correctly represents the phrase.
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