Question

Write the algebraic expression for $4$ times $x$ taken away from one-third of $y$.

Answer 1

According to the question:

$4$ times of $x$ is $4x$ which is taken away from one-third of $y$ , i.e, one-third of $y$ is $1/3y$

$4x$ taken away from $1/3y$ , i.e , $1/3y-4x$

Thus, the algebraic expression is $1/3y-4x$.