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Explain how to write and evaluate an algebraic expression. thirteen less than the quotient of forty and a number, evaluate when n = 2​

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:Explanation: A quotient is the answer of a division. Let x be the unknown number. The quotient of x and −5 is (x−5)

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Answer:


(40)/(n)-13

7

Explanation:

"The quotient of 40 and a number" means
(40)/(n)

"13 less than" means subtract 13

So the expression is:
(40)/(n)-13

When n = 2:


\implies (40)/(2)-13=20-13=7

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