SOLUTION: English Phrase as an algeraic expression. The quotient of nine and a number, increased by half of the number. I think I have the first part correct, but i don't know how to d

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Question 563872: English Phrase as an algeraic expression.
The quotient of nine and a number, increased by half of the number.
I think I have the first part correct, but i don't know how to do the increased by half of the number part.
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x = the number.
the quotient of nine and the number becomes 9/x.
increasing by half of the number becomes + x/2.
put them together to get:
9/x + x/2
here's a reference you might find helpful.
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm