Questions: The sum of forty and y

The sum of forty and y
Transcript text: The sum of forty and $y$
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Solution Steps

To translate the phrase "The sum of forty and \( y \)" into numbers and symbols, we need to identify the mathematical operation involved. The word "sum" indicates addition. Therefore, we will represent this as the addition of the number 40 and the variable \( y \).

Step 1: Identify the Mathematical Operation

The phrase "The sum of forty and \( y \)" indicates an addition operation. We need to express this as a mathematical expression.

Step 2: Translate the Phrase into a Mathematical Expression

The word "sum" translates to the addition operation. Therefore, the expression can be written as: \[ 40 + y \]

Step 3: Evaluate the Expression

Given that \( y = 0 \), substitute \( y \) into the expression: \[ 40 + 0 = 40 \]

Final Answer

\(\boxed{40 + y}\)

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