Question

Nine less than the quotient of two and a number xxx.

Answer 1

2/a-9

Explanation:

I did it on khan academy and it was correct. Also the key word is "than" so it goes AFTER the expression

Answer 2

The required expression is
`(2)/(x)-9`

Explanation:

Given : Expression 'Nine less than the quotient of two and a number x'.

To find : Write the expression ?

Solution :

Writing the expression from word form to numerical form,

The quotient of two and a number x is represented as
`(2)/(x)`

Nine less than the quotient of two and a number x is represented as
`(2)/(x)-9`

Therefore, The required expression is
`(2)/(x)-9`