Question

Define a variable and write an expression for the phrase. the quotient of 2 times a number and 8

A. X divided by 16.

B. The quantity 8 multiplied by x end of quantity divided by 2.

C. 16x

D. The quantity 2 multiplied by x end of quantity divided by 8.

Answer 1

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Variable is the thing which does not have any fixed value .it can be denoted by small op letters .like a, j etc.

a). x/16
b) 8x/2
c). 16*x
d). 2x/8

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Answer 2

Concept

An expression is a sentence with at least two numbers or variables and at least one mathematical operation. This mathematical operation can be addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.

Given

It is given that

A. X divided by 16.

B. The quantity 8 multiplied by x end of quantity divided by 2.

C. 16x

D. The quantity 2 multiplied by x end of quantity divided by 8.

Find

We need to find the expression

Solution

Variable is the alphabet that is used to represent the unknown number. Represents value. A variable is a quantity that can change according to a mathematical problem. Common letters that are used in many algebraic expressions and equations are x, y, z. In other words, a variable is a symbol for a number whose value is unknown.

X divided by 16.

X÷16

The quantity 8 multiplied by x end of quantity divided by 2.

8X÷2

16x=16*x

The quantity 2 multiplied by x end of quantity divided by 8.

2x÷8

Hence the expressions are obtained

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