Question

Write a verbal description for the algebraic expression
3m-8n
_____
13

Answer 1

the quotient of the difference of the product of 3 and a number and the product of 8 and a number and 13

Answer 2

The given expression is

`(3m-8n)/(13)`

Notice that the main operation is a quotient. So, we must begin with that.

Now, the quotient is between a difference at the numerator and a number at the denominator.

Then, notice that the difference is between the triple of a number and 8 times another number.

So, the full statement would be

"A quotient between the difference of the triple of a number and 8 times another number, and 13".

Another way would be

"The triple of a number subtracted by 8 times another number, all divided by 13".