Chapter 1.1, Problem 16P

Write a word phrase for each algebraic expression.

$\frac{x}{4}-17$

To determine

To Write: The word phrase for algebraic expression $\frac{x}{4}-17$

Answer to Problem 16P

The word phrase is “17 less than the quotient of $x$ and 4”.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The algebraic expression $\frac{x}{4}-17$

Concept and Formula Used:

Subtraction and quotient of variables and number.

Calculation:

The given algebraic expression is $\frac{x}{4}-17$

The word phrase for $\frac{x}{4}$ is quotient of $x$ and 4. Now, 17 is subtracted from $\frac{x}{4}$

Therefore, the word phrase for algebraic expression $\frac{x}{4}-17$ is “17 less than the quotient of $x$ and 4”

Conclusion:

The word phrase is “17 less than the quotient of $x$ and 4”.