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The quotient of a number Y and 5 decreased by 3
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The quotient of a number Y and 5 decreased by 3

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This expression would be written as Y/5 - 3

In order to find the equation given in a word problem, add symbols next to each word you see in parenthesis.

The quotient of a number Y (Y) (/) and 5 (5) decreased (-) by 3 (3).

Then remove all but the parenthesis.

Y/5 - 3

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i think the answer is
y/5-3
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