the sum of four-fifths of m and thirty-four

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Answer 1

Student,

 

If all you want is just the algebraic expression equivalent to the words in the problem statement, it is

 

(4/5)m + 34

 

 

Answer 2

Hi Taylor

 

four fifths of m? If you mean the variable m, then 4/5m and 34 are not like terms, and so you cannot add them.

 

If you just mean 4/5 and 34, then I'd recommend turning them both into fractions or both into decimals, but your calculator will probably do it for you.

 

Let me know so I can help you!