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Write an algebraic expression to represent the phrase:

Twenty five less than the quotient of a number and six.

User Nabdreas
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Answer:

(x / 6) - 25

Explanation:

Less than = subtraction

Quotient = answer when two numbers are divided

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User Anitteb
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Answer: n/6 - 25

Explanation:

We can use the vairiable n to represent the unknown number.

Because the question asks ofr the quotient of n and six, we can write the term as n/6

Because the question also asks for 25 less then that term, we can write the whole statement as: n/6 - 25 .

Therefore, the algebraic expression to represent the phrase Twenty-five less than the quotient of a number and six is n/6 - 25.

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