Question

The quotient of -20 and a number increased by the quotient of 4 and a number? Write in English phrase?

Answer 1

Algebra

The quotient of -20 and a number can be written as a division or a fraction. To solve equations, it's best-written as a fraction:

`-(20)/(x)`

Where x is 'the number', in this case, an unknown quantity

Similarly, the quotient of 4 and a number is:

`(4)/(x)`

We're assuming it's the same number as before.

Now we have to connect them with the plus sign because we have to increase. Thus, the final expression is:

`-(20)/(x)+(4)/(x)`