Given:
The given phrase is 16 seconds faster than Aya’s time.
To find:
The algebraic expression for the given phrase.
Solution:
Let x be the Aya’s time.
16 seconds faster than Aya’s time. It means 16 seconds less than Aya’s time.
We know that a negative sign "-" is used for less than.
16 seconds less than Aya’s time = [tex]x-16[/tex]
16 seconds faster than Aya’s time = [tex]x-16[/tex]
Therefore, the required algebraic expression is [tex]x-16[/tex].
