Question

what is the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the quotient of 6 and the sum of 5 and y ?

Answer 1

you should do it in steps,

first how do you write the sum of 5 and y

Answer 2

5+y

Answer 3

quotient of a and b means a divided by b
you write is a / b

in this case we have quotient of 6 and (5+y)

to write quotient of 6 and (5+y)
we put a slash between them

can you do that ?

Answer 4

(5+y)/6

Answer 5

I think the 6 goes first

Answer 6

6/(5+y)

Answer 7

yes,

Luckily people don't usually talk like that. They usually say 6 divided by (5+y),
which is clearer.

Answer 8

oh ok thanks