Translating Algebraic expressions

[fc1123]

Ok I am stuck on when they say nine greater than a number I am not sure how to write it

is it x+9 or is this wrong?

 

[mmm4444bot]

when they say nine greater than a number is it x + 9

Yes.

The expression x + 9 represents a value that is nine greater than the value represented by x alone.

This becomes more clear, if we evaluate the expression x + 9 for various values of x, and then compare.



Let x = 1

Then x + 9 = 10

10 is nine greater than 1





Let x = 10

Then x + 9 = 19

19 is nine greater than 10





Let x = -9

Then x + 9 = 0

0 is nine greater than -9