Question

Michael is trying to write the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the quotient of 6 and the sum of 5 and y? Micheal wrote the following expression: 6 * 5 + y

Error: *
Correct Solution: *

Answer 1

Michael;s expression is incorrect

The correct expression is
`(6)/(5+y)`

Explanation:

we know that

The algebraic expression for the following word phrase"the quotient of 6 and the sum of 5 and y" is equal to divide the number 6 (numerator) by (5+y) (denominator)

so

`(6)/(5+y)`

therefore

Michael;s expression is incorrect

The correct expression is
`(6)/(5+y)`