SOLUTION: can you help me write an algebraic expression in words for these problems? 15-b, z-7, x/16, (2)(t). my teacher went over it with our class, but i didn't understand it.

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Question 95342: can you help me write an algebraic expression in words for these problems?
15-b, z-7, x/16, (2)(t). my teacher went over it with our class, but i didn't understand it.

Answer by kiljoy(51) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you need to verbalize algebraic expressions just read the equation out loud.
15-b reads as "15 minus b" or even "15 reduced by b"
x-7 see above.
x%2F16 "x divided by 16"
2t "two times t"