Question

Which expression represents this word phrase?

eight less than the quotient of x and 3

3x−8
x3−8
8−x3
x−83

Answer 1

The quotient of x and 3 is expressed as
`(x)/(3)`
eight less than
`(x)/(3)` is expressed as
`(x)/(3)-8`

Notes: None of the option given fit the answer because none of the expression written in the correct way.