Question

Eight less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 18. Which equation models this sentence?

Question options:
a.8 – n ÷ 3 = 18
b.n ÷ 3 – 8 = 18
c.8 = n – 3 ÷ 18
d.n ÷ (3 – 8) = 18

Answer 1

`(n)/(3)-8=18`

Explanation:

Eight less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 18.

Let the unknown number be 'n'

the quotient of a number and 3. For quotient we divide by 3

`(n)/(3)`

Eight less than the quotient of a number and 3

For eight less , we subtract 8 from the division

`(n)/(3)-8`

The above expression is equal to 18

Eight less than the quotient of a number and 3 is 18.

`(n)/(3)-8=18`