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Chapter 1: Q50. (page 7)

Write a variable expression to represent the phrase.

The number of pounds in y ounces

Short Answer

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The variable expression that represents the given phrase is y16.

Step by step solution

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Step-1 – Apply the concept of Variable

In any expression or equation, the variable is an unknown quantity. It may be any alphabet or any special symbol.

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Step-2 – Conversion scale from feet to inches

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound, that is,

1 pound = 16 ounces

鈬�1ounce=116pounds

So, in order to change the ounces into equivalent pounds, multiply the number of ounces by 116.

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Step-3 – Write the variable expression

Since there are 116pounds in 1 ounce, so in order to find the number of pounds in y ounces, multiply y by 116.

So, the number of pounds in y ounces is 116路yory16

So, the variable expression to represent the phrase is y16.

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