Which verbal expression best describes the algebraic expression 2x ÷ 4?

The sum of two and some number divided by four
The product of some number and four divided by two
The quotient of two and some number times four
The quotient of two times some number and four

Question

Which verbal expression best describes the algebraic expression 2x ÷ 4?

The sum of two and some number divided by four
 The product of some number and four divided by two
 The quotient of two and some number times four
 The quotient of two times some number and four

Questionnare · Answer

What do you think it is?

If you don't have a guess, I can guide you through the answers.

sciencegirl · Answer

I dont really have one

Questionnare · Answer

First possible answer: A.

A is not right. We are not adding anything, which also marks B off of the list.

sciencegirl · Answer

Ok so its C or D right?

Questionnare · Answer

C and D are possible answers.

Right off the bat, C has "2 and some number times 4"

This is not right. You are not multiplying 4.

This makes the probable choice D.

sciencegirl · Answer

Oooh Ok thank you!

Questionnare · Answer

It is the quotient of two (2) and some number (2x) and four (4)

2x / 4