Chapter 1.3, Problem 4GP

To determine

Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression. Thirty pencils divided among some students.

Answer to Problem 4GP

  $\frac{30}{s}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Thirty pencils divided among some students.

In order to translate the phrase into an algebraic expression. Thirty pencils divided among some students, let s be the number of students and then the phrase ‘ thirty pencils divided among some students’ implies division, also it implies that the pencils are divided by the number of students, so the algebraic expression is as shown below:

  $\frac{30}{s}$

So, the algebraic expression is $\frac{30}{s}$ .