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Writing and Evaluating Expressions — Quiz

Question 5 • Algebra I

Which scenario could be represented by the algebraic expression 365 over y ?

Answer
A
Barb wants to divide a number by the days in a year.
B
Barb wants to divide the days in a year by a number.
C
Barb wants to add the days in a year and a number.
D
Barb wants to multiply the days in a year by a number.

Explanation

The expression 365 over y means 365 divided by an unknown number y. Since 365 represents the number of days in a year, this describes dividing the days in a year by a number. Choice B matches; choice A would be y divided by 365.

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