Chapter 1.1, Problem 1BGP

To determine

To express: the given algebraic expression into verbal expression.

Answer to Problem 1BGP

The sum of half of $a$ and 6 times $b$ divided by 7.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given algebraic expression is $\frac{1}{2}a+\frac{6b}{7}$ .

Calculation:

As the given expression is $\frac{1}{2}a+\frac{6b}{7}$ .

First change the $\frac{1}{2}a$ into verbal expression, then

  $\frac{1}{2}a$ can be written as the half of $a$ .

And $\frac{6b}{7}$ can be written as the 6 times $b$ divided by 7.

Therefore, $\frac{1}{2}a+\frac{6b}{7}$ can be written as “the sum of half of $a$ and 6 times $b$ divided by 7”.

Hence, the verbal expression is the sum of half of $a$ and 6 times $b$ divided by 7.