Question 15 • Concepts in Probability and Statistics A
Which steps can be taken to translate the phrase “the height of a tree is increased by seven inches” into an algebraic expression? Check all that apply.
Answer
A
Replace “the height of a tree” with a variable, x.
B
Replace “seven inches” with a variable, x.
C
Replace “increased by” with an addition symbol.
D
Replace “seven inches” with 7.
E
Replace “increased by” with a multiplication symbol.