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

Answer:

Michael;s expression is incorrect

The correct expression is $\frac{6}{5+y}$

Step-by-step 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

$\frac{6}{5+y}$

therefore

Michael;s expression is incorrect

The correct expression is $\frac{6}{5+y}$