Question

Write a verbal expression for each algebraic expression.

$16u^2-3$

Short answer

$3$less than $16$ times square of $u$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Write the given information.

The given expression is $16u^2-3$.

Here $u^2=$square of$u$.

Step 2. Identify the arithmetic operation.

$16u^2=16\times u^2$

Verbal expression for this = 16 times square of $u$.

Also, 3 is subtracted from $16u^2$.

We can use “less” for subtraction.

Step 3. Description of step.

Hence, the verbal expression for the given expression is “$3$less than $16$ times square of u“.