Question

Which variable expression represents the word phrase?

the sum of 4 and the quotient of a number and 11
A. 4 + (11 ÷ y)
B. 4 + (y ÷ 11)
C. 11 + (4 ÷ y)
D. 4−11y

Answer 1

Answer: Option C: 4 + (y ÷ 11)

Explanation:

The first part says the sum of 4 AND something. So the first part of the equation is 4 +. Then it says and the quotient of a number and 11. So the quotient has to be in parenthesis. Final equation:

4 + (y ÷ 11)