So, the question is: "Create your own example of a mathematical phrase you might hear in the real world and provide the translation for it. Be sure to identify what part of the phrase is represented by your variable."

My answer:
Kayla's age can be described as 4 more than 2 times her sister's age. If her sister's age is represented by the variable "x", write the algebraic expression representing kayla's age using "x."
Algebraic expression representing kayla's age using "x":
2x+4

^Is this a good answer or should I try to fix it?

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So, the question is: "Create your own example of a mathematical phrase you might hear in the real world and provide the translation for it. Be sure to identify what part of the phrase is represented by your variable."

My answer:
Kayla's age can be described as 4 more than 2 times her sister's age. If her sister's age is represented by the variable "x", write the algebraic expression representing kayla's age using "x."
Algebraic expression representing kayla's age using "x":
2x+4

^Is this a good answer or should I try to fix it?

uri · Answer

Good job! Looking good ;)

skullpatrol · Answer

Yes, that is an example of a mathematical phrase, but would you really hear it the real world?