Question

Which phrase describes the algebraic expression StartFraction 7 over 8 EndFraction y minus 3?
seven-eighths of a number minus three
the quotient of eight-sevenths and three
the product of seven-eighths and three
the sum of seven-eighths of a number and three

Answer 1

(7/8)y - 3? (if your expression is different than this, please describe it below/take a screen capture)

notice how (7/8) is being multiplied to some number y, then 3 is being subtracted. which verbal expression best matches this idea?