Question

Write a variable expression for each word phrase
The quotient of twice a number t and 12 ____________________
17) 3 less than the square of a number p _____________________
18) 5 more than 3 times a number w ________________________
19) Half of a number m

Answer 1

Here are the variable expressions for each word phrase:

1. The quotient of twice a number \( t \) and 12:
\[\frac{2t}{12} \text{ or } \frac{t}{6}\]

2. 3 less than the square of a number \( p \):
\[p^2 - 3\]

3. 5 more than 3 times a number \( w \):
\[3w + 5\]

4. Half of a number \( m \):
\[\frac{m}{2}\]