Question

Write an algebraic expression for each word phrase.

3. 14 less than the quotient of 63 and a number h.

Answer 1

63/h - 3.14

Explanation:

Quotient means divide.

So the answer to the division is a quotient. 63/h is the quotient of the division.

Less means subtract so the subtraction that is taking place is

63/h - 3.14 and that's your answer.

Often with these questions, you start backwards as in this question.