Which variable expression matches the word phrase? column a column b
1. the sum of 12 and the quotient of 9 and a number
2. the difference of 12 and the product of 9 and a number
3. the difference of 12 and the quotient of 9 and a number
4. 12 more than quotient of a 9 and number
a. 12 (9 ÷ y)
b. 12 – (9 ÷ y)
c. 12 – 9y

1. the sum of 12 and the quotient of 9 and a number

The responder's answer is not given but it can be 12 + (9 / n)

2. the difference of 12 and the product of 9 and a number

The responder's answer would be c. 12 – 9y

3. the difference of 12 and the quotient of 9 and a number

The responder's answer would be b. 12 – (9 ÷ y)

4. 12 more than quotient of a 9 and number

The responder's answer would be a. 12 + (9 ÷ y)