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Write the phrase "nineteen less than the quotient of a number and fifteen" as a mathematical expression. A. x⁄15 + 19 B. x⁄15 – 19 C. 15⁄x – 19 D. x⁄19 – 15

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Answer: X/15 - 19

Explanation:

User Marek Lisiecki
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

The smaller you break the statement down, the easier it is to solve.

A quotient is the result of a division procedure. The quotient of x and 15 is

x/15

Now you take 19 away "less" in this case means subtract.

x/15 - 19

The answer is B

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