What's the the algebraic expression for "32 divided by the quantity y plus 12"?

3 Answers
Aug 9, 2018

32(y+12)
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Explanation:

32(y+12)

Aug 9, 2018

32y+12

Explanation:

the quantity y plus 12 is written y+12

and 32 divided by this quantity is 32÷(y+12)

or 32y+12 in fractional form

Aug 9, 2018

It can be interpreted in two ways:

32y+12 or 32y+12

Explanation:

The statement does really indicate clearly enough what is meant.

It could be interpreted as:

32 divided by, y plus 12

which would mean that 32 is divided by the sum of yand12

32y+12

OR

It could be read as 32 divided by y, plus 12

32y+12