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Translate the following phrase into a math expression whichever is appropriate use x to represent the unknown number Six less than the quotient of nine and a number

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Answer:

9/x -6

Explanation:

User Sbromberger
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Given,

The phrase is,

Six less than the quotient of nine and a number

Consider, the number is x.

The mathematicsl expression of quotient of nine and a number is,


(9)/(x)

The mathematical expression of six less than is,


-6

Combining both statements then,


(9)/(x)-6

Hence, the mathematical expession is 9/x -6.

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