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What is 4 less than the quotient of twice a number and 3 translated to an algebraic expression?

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Answer:

(2x/3) - 4

Explanation:

"twice a number" ---> 2x

"quotient of twice a number and 3" ---> 2x/3

"4 less than" --> (2x/3) - 4

Could also be written as (2/3)x - 4

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