Question

Which expression represents this word phrase?

seven less than the quotient of x and 9


A. x÷97
B. (x÷9)−7
C .x−79
D. (9÷x)−7

Answer 1

B. (x÷9)-7

Step-by-step explanation:

The quotient is the answer of division, therefore we know that x is divided by 9. We know which is divided by which because of the order the phrase is written. So far we have:

x ÷ 9

Now we subtract seven because the phrase states that it is seven less then the quotient. Therfore our answer is:

(x ÷ 9) - 7

Answer 2

Answer: B


The quotient is what you get when you divide two numbers by each other so therefore x divided by 9. And then 7 less than that number