Concept explainers
To find: the word phraseequivalent to the given expression
Answer to Problem 45STP
The correct answer is C
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A: I have five cents more than nine nickels
B: I have nine cents plus five cents
C: I have nine cents more than five nickels
D: I have nine cents less than five nickels
Calculation:
A. Five cents more than nine nickels.
Let number of cents in 1 nickel be x.
Then number of cents in 9 nickel
The word “more" indicates addition so, the expression for this phrase is
B. 9 cents plus 5 cents
The word "more" indicates addition so, the expression for this phrase is
C. nine cents more than five nickels.
Let number of cents in 1 nickel be x.
Then number of cents in 5 nickel
The word "more" indicates addition so, the expression for this phrase is
D: Nine cents less than five nickels.
Let number of cents in 1 nickel be x.
Then number of cents in 5 nickel
The word "less" indicates subtraction so, the expression for this phrase is
Looking at the expressions obtained in each option, it is clear that the correct answer is C
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is C
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