Question

write an algebraic expression that models the word phrase "four more then a number b". (1 Point)

Answer 1

what are your thoughts on this one? how far did you get?

Answer 2

i dont really undersand this

Answer 3

"a number b" is just a placeholder for a number

let's say b = 5

Answer 4

`"four more then a number b".` would turn into `"four more then a number 5".`

what's four more than 5?

Answer 5

my choices are
A. 4+b
B. 4b
C. 4-b
D. b-4

Answer 6

9?

Answer 7

how did you go from 5 to 9?

Answer 8

what math operation did you do?

Answer 9

add 4

Answer 10

yes, so whatever the number is, you add 4

Answer 11

5+4 = 9

b+4 would stay as b+4

Answer 12

b+4 is the same as 4+b because you can add numbers in any order

eg: 2+3 = 3+2 = 5

Answer 13

so it would be A?

Answer 14

yes

Answer 15

could you help me with more?

Answer 16

sure, just post a new thread after closing this one