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Change the word phrase to an algebraic expression. Use x to represent the number.

One fourth of a​ number, subtracted from 10

User Sachin Vas
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Answer:

10 - (x)/(4)

Explantion:
One fourth of a number is that number divided by 4. so one fourth of x is

(x)/(4)
And then subtracted from 10

10 - (x)/(4)

Hope this helps, cheers!
User Kuno
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x = a number

one fourth = 1/4

subtracted from 10 = 10 -

10 - 1/4x is your word phrase

hope this helps

User Fragan
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