Question

Four less than the quotient of a number xxx and 555.

Answer 1

`(x)/(5) -4`

Explanation:

Four less than the quotient of a number x and 5

the quotient of a number x and 5 means we divide x and y

so quotient of a number x and 5 becomes x/5

four less than means we subtract 4 from the fraction x/5

`(x)/(5) -4`

So the expression becomes
`(x)/(5) -4`

Answer 2

x/5 - 4

Explanation:

A quotient is the result of a division. The quotient of x and 5 is x/5. Four less than the quotient means to subtract 4 from the quotient.

Answer: x/5 - 4