Which phrase represents this expression?

5 + 4 ÷ 2

Responses

the sum of 5 and 4 is divided by 2
the sum of 5 and 4 is divided by 2

the product of 5 and 4 is divided by 2
the product of 5 and 4 is divided by 2

the sum of 5 and the quotient of 4 and 2
the sum of 5 and the quotient of 4 and 2

the product of 5 and the quotient of 4 and 2

1 answer

The expression \( 5 + 4 ÷ 2 \) can be represented by the phrase:

the sum of 5 and the quotient of 4 and 2.

This is because the expression first divides \( 4 \) by \( 2 \) (which is the quotient), and then adds \( 5 \) to that result.