Question

translating the following mathematical expressions into phrases

$x^{2}$-12
$\frac{2x}{3} +1$
$x^{3}-8$

Answer 1

Answer:

1) a number squared, reduced by 12

2) the quantity of twice a number divided by 3, increased by 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The first expression reads "x squared less (or minus) 12."

The second expression becomes "the quotient 2x/3 plus one."    Note that 2x/3 must be computed before "one" is added, due to order of operations rules.

The third expression reads "8 less than the cube of x."